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disciple

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/dɪˈsaɪpəl/ · dis-ci-ple

A person who is a pupil or student of a teacher, typically in a religious context.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is a pupil or student of a teacher, typically in a religious context.

ایک شخص جو کسی استاد کا شاگرد یا طالب علم ہوتا ہے، خاص طور پر دینی سیاق و سباق میں.

شاگرد

shagird

Formal: شاگرد

Synonyms

pupilfollowerstudentطالب علمپیروتابع

Antonyms

teachermentorleaderاستادرہنمامعلم

Common Collocations

  • disciple of Christ
  • disciples of a guru
  • devoted disciple

Example Sentences

He was a loyal disciple of the philosophy master.

وہ فلسفے کے استاد کا وفادار شاگرد تھا.

Woh falsafey ke ustaad ka wafadar shagird tha.

The disciples followed their leader wherever he went.

شاگرد اپنے رہنما کا پیچھا کرتے تھے جہاں بھی وہ جاتے.

Shagird apne rahnuma ka peecha karte the jahan bhi woh jaate.

In many cultures, a disciple is expected to uphold the teachings of their master.

بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، ایک شاگرد سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ اپنے استاد کی تعلیمات کو برقرار رکھے.

Bohat si saqafatoun mein, ek shagird se tawaqqu ki jaati hai ke woh apne ustaad ki taleemat ko barqarar rakhe.

Easily Confused With

disciple:A disciple is a follower or student, while a disciple can also refer to someone who has a deeper commitment than a casual learner.

Word Family

discipleship
nounشاگردی
disciple
verbشاگرد بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a disciple as a dedicated student, always eager to learn from their master.

Imagining a student sitting attentively at the feet of their teacher.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے۔

Hazaaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle.

Thousands of desires, each so intense that it takes my breath away.

Mirza Ghalib, Divan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کاٹنا سو کاٹنا ہے، سیکھتا سو سیکھتا ہے۔

Kaatna so kaatna hai, seekhta so seekhta hai.

To learn is to experience; every moment teaches you something.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "discipulus" — pupil or learner

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin, where it originally referred to a student or follower, particularly in academic and religious contexts.