disguised
intermediateB1/dɪsˈɡaɪzd/ · dis-guise-d
having one's identity concealed or hidden
Meanings
having one's identity concealed or hidden
اپنی شناخت چھپائی ہوئی
خفیہ
khafeea
Common Collocations
- disguised identity
- disguised appearance
- disguised intentions
Example Sentences
The detective was disguised in order to blend in with the suspects.
جانچنے والا خفیہ طور پر مختلف افراد میں گھل مل گیا تھا۔
Jaanchnay wala khafee tor par mukhtalif afraad mein ghul mil gaya tha.
He wore a wig and makeup to remain disguised at the party.
اس نے پارٹی میں خفیہ رہنے کے لیے وگ اور میک اپ پہن رکھا تھا۔
Us ne party mein khafee rehne ke liye wig aur makeup pehan rakha tha.
Disguised as a tourist, the spy gathered important information.
سیاح کے لباس میں خفیہ ایجنٹ نے اہم معلومات جمع کیں۔
Seyah ke libaas mein khafee agent ne ahem maloomat jama ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'disguise' as a 'mask' that changes your appearance.
Picture a person wearing a costume to avoid recognition.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تو چلے آؤ یوں بدلے ہوئے ہیں ، خفا بہت ہیں پردے میں چھپے ہوئے ہیں
Tu chale aao yun badle hue hain, khafa bohat hain parde mein chhupay hue hain
So come to me, we are changed this way, very upset, hidden within the veil.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھپکی ہوئی چڑیا کبھی نہ پھڑپھڑائے
Chupki hui chirya kabhi na pharpharaaye
A hidden bird never flutters.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "desguiser" — to disguise, to hide
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from the Old French term 'desguiser', which itself comes from 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'guise' meaning 'appearance'. It emphasizes a change in appearance or identity.