character
intermediateB1/ˈkærɪktər/ · char-ac-ter
The distinctive nature or personality of an individual.
Meanings
The distinctive nature or personality of an individual.
کسی فرد کی منفرد نوعیت یا شخصیت۔
کردار
kirdar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- strong character
- moral character
- character traits
Example Sentences
Her character was defined by her kindness and honesty.
اس کا کردار اس کی مہربانی اور ایمانداری سے متعین ہوتا تھا۔
Us ka kirdar us ki mehrbaani aur imandari se muteyin hota tha.
Developing a strong character is essential for personal growth.
مضبوط کردار کی ترقی ذاتی نشوونما کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Mazboot kirdar ki taraqqi zaati nashonuma ke liye zaroori hai.
In literature, a character often drives the plot forward.
ادب میں، کردار اکثر کہانی کو آگے بڑھاتا ہے۔
Adab mein, kirdar aksar kahani ko aage barhata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a character in a story that represents specific traits.
Imagine a comic book where each character has unique abilities.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کردار سے ہے کسی کی پہچان سچی، دنیا کے رنگ میں چھپی ہے اس کی حقیقت。
Kirdar se hai kisi ki pehchaan sachi, Duniya ke rang mein chhupi hai is ki haqeeqat.
A person's true identity is known through their character; in the colors of the world, their reality is hidden.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کردار انسان کا آئینہ ہوتا ہے۔
Kirdar insaan ka aaina hota hai.
A person's character is a reflection of themselves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "charaktēr" — a mark, an engraving
First known use: 14th century
The word 'character' originated from Greek, meaning 'to engrave' or 'to stamp'. It evolved to describe a distinctive mark or feature and eventually came to represent a person’s moral and ethical traits.