Meanings
The act of cremating a dead body; the process of burning it to ashes.
مردہ بدن کو جلانے کا عمل؛ اسے راکھ میں تبدیل کرنے کا طریقہ۔
آتش زدگی
aatish zadagi
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Common Collocations
- cremation services
- cremation process
- cremation ceremony
Example Sentences
Cremation is a common practice in many cultures.
آتش زدگی بہت سی ثقافتوں میں عام عمل ہے۔
Aatish zadgi bohat si saqafatoun mein aam amal hai.
The family chose cremation instead of burial.
خاندان نے دفن کرنے کے بجائے آتش زدگی کا انتخاب کیا۔
Khandan ne dafn karne ke bajaye aatish zadgi ka intikhab kiya.
Cremation can be arranged through funeral homes.
آتش زدگی کا انتظام جنازے کے گھروں کے ذریعے کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
Aatish zadgi ka intezami janazay ke gharon ke zariye kiya ja sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'cremation' as 'creating ashes' from the body.
Imagine a candle burning down to ashes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "crematio" — the act of burning
First known use: 19th century
The word 'cremation' originated from the Latin word 'crematio', which means to burn. It has been used in English since the early 19th century, particularly in relation to the practices surrounding the disposal of human remains.