demise
beginnerA2/dɪˈmaɪz/ · de-mise
The death of a person or the end of something.
Meanings
The death of a person or the end of something.
کسی شخص کی موت یا کسی چیز کا خاتمہ۔
وفات
wafat
Common Collocations
- tragic demise
- unexpected demise
- peaceful demise
Example Sentences
The news of his demise shocked everyone.
اس کی وفات کی خبر نے سب کو حیران کر دیا۔
Us ki wafat ki khabar ne sab ko hairan kar diya.
Her demise marked the end of an era.
اس کی وفات نے ایک دور کا خاتمہ کیا۔
Us ki wafat ne aik dor ka khatima kiya.
The book discusses the demise of traditional values.
یہ کتاب روایتی اقدار کے خاتمے پر بات کرتی ہے۔
Yeh kitaab riwati aqdar ke khatmay par baat karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'demise' as the final destination in life.
Imagine a candle flickering and going out, symbolizing the end of life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جس نے آسماںوں کی عیش دیکھے، اس کی وفات کا اثر۔
Jis ne aasmaanon ki aish dekhi, us ki wafat ka asar.
The impact of his demise can be felt by those who have seen the luxuries of the skies.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مرنا تو سب کو ہے مگر موت کا انتظار نہ کرو۔
Marna to sab ko hai magar maut ka intezaar na karo.
Everyone has to die, but do not wait for death.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "demissio" — a sending down, a giving up
First known use: 15th century
Originally from Latin, the term has evolved to denote the end of something, particularly life.