chaplain
intermediateB2/ˈʧæp.lɪn/ · chap-lin
A clergyman or minister who provides spiritual care and guidance, often in institutions.
Meanings
A clergyman or minister who provides spiritual care and guidance, often in institutions.
ایک پادری یا وزیر جو روحانی نگہداشت اور رہنمائی فراہم کرتا ہے، اکثر اداروں میں۔
مُسَند
Musnad
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- military chaplain
- hospital chaplain
- school chaplain
Example Sentences
The school chaplain offered counseling to students during difficult times.
اسکول کے مسند نے مشکل وقت میں طلباء کو مشورہ دیا۔
School ke Musnad ne mushkil waqt mein talba ko mashwara diya.
As a military chaplain, he provided support to soldiers and their families.
ایک فوجی مُسند کے طور پر، اس نے سپاہیوں اور ان کے خاندانوں کو سہارا دیا۔
Ek fauji Musnad ke tor par, us ne sipahiyon aur un ke khandan ko sahara diya.
The hospital chaplain visited patients to offer spiritual comfort.
ہسپتال کے مُسَند نے مریضوں سے ملاقات کی تاکہ روحانی تسلی فراہم کرے۔
Hospital ke Musnad ne mareezon se mulaqat ki taake roohani tasalli faraham kare.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a chaplain as the 'chap' or friend in a chapel offering support.
Imagine a cleric in a chapel comforting someone in need.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دعا کی طلب میں روتا ہوں سبھی کے واسطے، سراپا خوشی ہوں، میرے پاس آتا ہے ٹوٹ کر。
Dua ki talab mein rota hoon sabhi ke waste, Sarapa khushi hoon, mere paas aata hai toot kar.
I weep in search of prayer for everyone, I am all joy, he comes to me, broken-hearted.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو دعا کرے، اس کی دعا قبول ہوتی ہے۔
Jo dua kare, us ki dua qabul hoti hai.
Whoever prays, their prayer is accepted.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "capellanus" — related to a cape or hood (referring to the cape of St. Martin)
First known use: 13th century
The term 'chaplain' is derived from the Latin word 'capellanus', indicating a person assigned to take care of a chapel or place of worship.