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curtain

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/ˈkɜːrtən/ · cur-tain

A piece of cloth that hangs down vertically and is used to cover a window or divide a space.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

drapescreenveilڈھانپیپوششچھپانے کا سامان

Antonyms

opennesstransparencyکھلا پنشفافیت

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.

Easily Confused With

curtain call:A curtain call refers to the appearance of performers on stage after a performance, while a curtain is simply a piece of fabric.

Word Family

curtain rod
nounپردہ ڈالنے کی چھڑی

See Also

💡 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.