darkness
intermediateB1/ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ · dark-ness
The state or condition of being dark; the absence of light.
Meanings
The state or condition of being dark; the absence of light.
اس حالت یا صورت حال کا نام جو اندھیرے میں ہو؛ روشنی کی عدم موجودگی۔
اندھیرا
andhera
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pitch darkness
- darkness enveloped the room
- emotional darkness
Example Sentences
The darkness in the cave was overwhelming.
غار کی تاریکی شاندار تھی۔
Ghaar ki tareeki shandar thi.
She felt a sense of darkness surrounding her.
اس نے اپنے ارد گرد اندھیرا محسوس کیا۔
Us ne apne aird gird andhera mehsoos kiya.
The poem describes the darkness of despair.
شعر مایوسی کے اندھیرے کی وضاحت کرتا ہے۔
Sher mayoosi ke andhere ki wazahat karta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the night when everything is dark.
Picture a dark room with no lights on.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اندھیروں میں سجدہ ہے گم نامی کا، خوشبو کے بغیر ہوں گی ہر ایک گلیاں
Andheron mein sajda hai gum nami ka, khushbu ke baghair hon gi har aik galiyan.
In the darkness, there is a prostration of anonymity, without fragrance, every street will be.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اندھیرے میں بے خوف رہو
Andhere mein be khauf raho
Be fearless in the darkness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "deorc" — dark, obscure
First known use: 14th century
The word 'darkness' has evolved from Old English, where 'deorc' referred to the absence of light or brightness. Over centuries, it has maintained a similar meaning.