curtain
beginnerA2/ˈkɜːrtən/ · cur-tain
A piece of cloth that hangs down vertically and is used to cover a window or divide a space.
Meanings
A piece of cloth that hangs down vertically and is used to cover a window or divide a space.
ایک کپڑے کا ٹکڑا جو عمودی طور پر لٹکتا ہے اور کھڑکی کو ڈھانپنے یا ایک جگہ کو تقسیم کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
پردہ
parda
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- window curtain
- shower curtain
- curtain rod
Example Sentences
She pulled the curtain to let the sunlight in.
اس نے سورج کی روشنی آنے کے لیے پردہ کھینچا۔
Us ne sooraj ki roshni aane ke liye parda kheenchha.
The theater had red curtains that matched the seats.
تھیٹر میں سرخ پردے تھے جو نشستوں سے میل کھاتے تھے۔
Theater mein surkh parde the jo nishiston se mil khate the.
She prefers sheer curtains for her living room.
وہ اپنے بیٹھک کے لیے پتلے پردے پسند کرتی ہے۔
Woh apne baithak ke liye patlay parde pasand karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'curtain' as a 'curtain' that covers something.
Imagine the moment you pull back curtains to reveal a bright, sunny day.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر بات کا پردہ اوڑھ کر پیش کرنا چاہئے
Har baat ka parda odh kar pesh karna chahiye
One should present every matter with caution.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "cortine" — a hanging or covering
First known use: 14th century
The word 'curtain' has evolved from the Old French word 'cortine,' which was derived from the Latin 'cortina'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.