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camera

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/ˈkæmərə/ · cam-er-a

A device used for capturing images, either still photographs or moving images (videos).

Meanings

nounformal

A device used for capturing images, either still photographs or moving images (videos).

ایک آلہ جو تصاویر کو قید کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، یا تو مستقل تصاویر یا متحرک تصاویر (ویڈیوز)۔

کیمرہ

camera

Synonyms

photographic devicephoto equipmentimaging deviceتصویری آلہفوٹوآلاتتصویر کا سامان

Common Collocations

  • digital camera
  • film camera
  • security camera

Example Sentences

I bought a new camera to take photos during my vacation.

میں نے اپنی چھٹیوں کے دوران تصاویر لینے کے لیے ایک نیا کیمرہ خریدا۔

mein ne apni chhiyoon ke doran tasaveer lene ke liye ek naya camera khareeda.

Professional photographers use high-quality cameras for their work.

پیشہ ور فوٹوگرافر اپنے کام کے لیے اعلیٰ معیار کے کیمروں کا استعمال کرتے ہیں۔

peshawar photographer apne kaam ke liye aala maiyar ke cameras ka istemal karte hain.

The security cameras in the store help prevent theft.

دکان میں سیکیورٹی کے کیمرے چوری کو روکنے میں مدد دیتے ہیں۔

dukkan mein security ke cameras chori ko rokne mein madad dete hain.

Easily Confused With

camcorder:A camcorder is a portable device used for recording video and audio, while a camera is primarily used for capturing images.

Word Family

photograph
nounتصویر
photography
nounفوٹوگرافی
photographer
nounفوٹوگرافر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'camera' as the device that captures 'memories' in images.

Imagine opening a small box that brightens up to show a captured moment.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "camera obscura" — dark chamber

First known use: 13th century

The term 'camera' originally referred to the 'camera obscura', a dark room with a small hole through which an image of the outside is projected. It has evolved to refer to devices that capture images.