disciple
intermediateB1/dɪˈsaɪpəl/ · dis-ci-ple
A person who is a pupil or student of a teacher, typically in a religious context.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.