Meanings
A loose-fitting, usually black garment covering the whole body, worn by some Muslim women in public.
ایک ڈھیلا ڈھالا، عموماً سیاہ لباس جو پورے جسم کو ڈھانپتا ہے، بعض مسلم خواتین عوام میں پہنتی ہیں۔
برقع
burqa
Common Collocations
- traditional burqa
- black burqa
- wearing a burqa
Example Sentences
She wears a burqa when she goes outside.
وہ باہر جانے پر برقع پہنتی ہے۔
Woh bahar jane par burqa pehenti hai.
The burqa is a symbol of cultural identity for many.
برقع بہت سے لوگوں کے لیے ثقافتی شناخت کی علامت ہے۔
Burqa bohat se logon ke liye saqafati shanakht ki alamat hai.
In some regions, rules dictate the wearing of a burqa in public.
کچھ علاقوں میں عوامی مقامات پر برقع پہننے کے قوانین ہیں۔
Kuch ilaqon mein aami maqamat par burqa pehnay ke qawaid hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'burden' covering, as the burqa is often viewed as a cumbersome garment.
Imagine a woman in a flowing black garment walking gracefully.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Arabic "برقع" — a face veil or cloak
First known use: 20th century
The term 'burqa' has its roots in Arabic, and has been adopted in various cultures predominantly in South Asia to refer to a full-body covering worn by some Muslim women.