ceremony
intermediateB2/ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/ · cer-e-mo-ny
A formal event or ritual performed on special occasions.
Meanings
A formal event or ritual performed on special occasions.
ایک رسمی تقریب یا رسم جو خاص مواقع پر ادا کی جاتی ہے۔
تقریب
taqreeb
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- wedding ceremony
- graduation ceremony
- award ceremony
Example Sentences
The wedding ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt.
شادی کی تقریب بہت خوبصورت اور دلکش تھی۔
Shadi ki taqreeb bohot khubsurat aur dilkash thi.
He was invited to the award ceremony for his achievements.
انہیں اپنی کامیابیوں کے لئے تقریب انعامات میں مدعو کیا گیا۔
Unhein apni kamiyabiyon ke liye taqreeb inaam mein mad'oo kiya gaya.
The graduation ceremony marked the end of their studies.
گریجویشن کی تقریب ان کی تعلیم کے ختم ہونے کا نشان تھی۔
Graduation ki taqreeb unki taleem ke khatam hone ka nishan thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a ceremony as a formal event that you 'serve' like a dish at a restaurant.
Imagine a wedding with decorations, guests, and formal attire.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کی تقریب میں آ کہ چلو خوشیاں منائیں، میں ہوں تم ہو، سب ہیں یہاں، آج مل کر خوشیوں کی باتیں کریں۔
Zindagi ki taqreeb mein aa keh chalo khushiyan manayein, main hoon tum ho, sab hain yahan, aaj mil kar khushiyon ki baatein karein.
Come and celebrate life’s event, I am here, you are here, everyone is here, let’s talk about joy together.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر موقع پر رسمی ہونا ضروری نہیں ہوتا۔
Har moqa par rasmi hona zaroori nahin hota.
Not every occasion needs to be formal.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "caerimonia" — a rite or ceremonial observance
First known use: 14th century
The word 'ceremony' comes from the Latin 'caerimonia', which referred to sacred rites and observances. It has evolved to refer to any formal event marked by rituals.