candid
intermediateB2/ˈkændɪd/ · can-did
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
Meanings
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
سچائی اور سیدھی بات کرنے والا؛ صاف گو.
کھلا
khula
Common Collocations
- candid conversation
- candid opinion
- candid photograph
Example Sentences
She gave a candid assessment of the situation.
اس نے صورت حال کا کھلا اندازہ پیش کیا.
Us ne soorat-e-haal ka khula andaaza paish kiya.
His candid remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.
اس کے صاف گو تبصرے نے ملاقات میں سب کو حیرت زدہ کر دیا.
Us ke saaf-go tabsaray ne mulaqat mein sab ko hairat zada kar diya.
A candid photograph captures the subject in a natural and unposed manner.
کھلی تصویر چیز کو قدرتی اور غیر وضع دار طریقے سے قید کرتی ہے.
Khuli tasveer cheez ko qudrati aur gher waza dar tareeqay se qaid karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'candid' as 'can did', meaning I can be honest.
Imagine a clear glass reflecting the truth without any distortions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا جزا ہو گی اس کو کہ وہ کھلا ہوا سچ بولتا ہے
Kya jazaa hogi is ko ke woh khula hua sach bolta hai
What reward will be given to one who speaks the truth so candidly?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچ بولنا کبھی بوجھ نہیں ہوتا
Sach bolna kabhi bojh nahi hota
Speaking the truth is never a burden.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "candidus" — white, glowing
First known use: 14th century
The word 'candid' comes from the Latin 'candidus', meaning 'bright' or 'white', which conveys a sense of purity and openness.