diva
intermediateB2/ˈdiːvə/ · di-va
A celebrated female singer, especially in opera.
Meanings
A celebrated female singer, especially in opera.
ایک مشہور خاتون گلوکارہ، خاص طور پر اوپیرا میں۔
خاتون گلوکارہ
khatun gulkara
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- operatic diva
- pop diva
- diva performance
Example Sentences
The diva took the stage with great confidence.
دیوا نے بڑی خود اعتمادی کے ساتھ اسٹیج پر قدم رکھا۔
Diva ne bari khud aitmaadi ke sath stage par qadam rakha.
She is considered a diva in the world of pop music.
وہ پاپ موسیقی کی دنیا میں ایک دیوا سمجھی جاتی ہے۔
Woh pop moseqi ki duniya mein aik diva samjhi jati hai.
The opera’s leading diva received a standing ovation.
اوپیرا کی مرکزی دیوا کو بھرپور داد ملی۔
Opera ki markazi diva ko bharpoor daad mili.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'divine talents' in music when remembering 'diva'.
Picture a famous opera singer in a stunning gown, commanding the stage.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مجھ کو یوں گنگناتی ہے تیرا خیال، جیسے کوئی دیوا گائے خوشی کے نغمے
Mujh ko yun gangeenati hai tera khayal, jaise koi diva gayay khushi ke naghme.
Your thought hums to me like a diva singing songs of joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو دیوا بنے وہی مٹی کے چنار پر
Jo diva banay wohi miti ke chinar par.
Only those who become divas are on the pedestal of clay.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Italian "diva" — goddess
First known use: 19th century
The term derived from the Italian word 'diva', meaning goddess, and was used to refer to celebrated female singers in opera and popular music.