dance
beginnerA1/dæns/ · dance
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Meanings
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
سروں کے ساتھ تال کے مطابق منتقل ہونا، عام طور پر ایک مخصوص ترتیب کے اقدام کے ساتھ
رقص
raqs
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dance party
- dance floor
- dance performance
Example Sentences
She loves to dance at parties.
وہ پارٹیوں میں رقص کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔
Woh partyon mein raqs karna pasand karti hai.
They danced together under the stars.
انہوں نے تاروں کے نیچے اکٹھے رقص کیا۔
Unhoon ne taron ke neeche akathay raqs kiya.
He danced like no one was watching.
وہ ایسے رقص کرتا تھا جیسے کوئی دیکھ نہیں رہا۔
Woh aise raqs karta tha jaise koi dekh nahi raha.
Easily Confused With
a series of rhythmic movements to music
سروں کے ساتھ تال میں منتقل ہونے کی ایک سلسلہ
رقص
raqs
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- traditional dance
- dance competition
- social dance
Example Sentences
The dance was beautifully choreographed.
رقص کو خوبصورتی سے ترتیب دیا گیا تھا۔
Raqs ko khoobsurati se tarteeb diya gaya tha.
They performed a folk dance at the festival.
انہوں نے میلے میں ایک لوک رقص پیش کیا۔
Unhoon ne mele mein ek lok raqs pesh kiya.
She has taken classes to improve her dance skills.
اس نے اپنے رقص کے ہنر کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے کلاسیں لی ہیں۔
Us ne apne raqs ke hunar ko behtar banane ke liye classes li hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dance party where everyone is moving together.
Imagine a vibrant dance floor filled with people dancing joyfully.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رقص کی محفل میں سب کو رقص آتا ہے، پھر کوئی بھی خود کو نہ تھامتا ہے۔
Raqs ki mehfil mein sab ko raqs aata hai, Phir koi bhi khud ko na thaamta hai.
In the gathering of dance, everyone knows how to dance, Then no one holds themselves back.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رقص کرنے والوں کی چال ہمیشہ ہنسی خوشی ہوتی ہے۔
Raqs karne walon ki chaal hamesha hansi khushi hoti hai.
Those who dance always move with joy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "dancier" — to move in rhythm
First known use: 14th century
The word dance has its origins in the Old French word 'dancier,' which means 'to move the body in a rhythmic way.' It has evolved to refer to a wide range of expressive movements, often accompanied by music.