Meanings
A garment worn by women, typically extending from the shoulders to the wearer's legs.
ایک پوشاک جو خواتین کے ذریعہ پہنا جاتا ہے، عموماً کندھوں سے لے کر ٹانگوں تک ہوتی ہے۔
لباس
libaas
Common Collocations
- evening dress
- wedding dress
- summer dress
Example Sentences
She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
اس نے پارٹی میں ایک خوبصورت لباس پہنا۔
Us ne party mein aik khoobsurat libaas pehna.
The dress was made of silk and lace.
یہ لباس ریشم اور لہنگے سے بنایا گیا تھا۔
Yeh libaas resham aur lehengay se banaya gaya tha.
He bought her a new dress for her birthday.
اس نے اس کے جنم دن کے لیے اس کے لیے ایک نیا لباس خریدا۔
Us ne is ke janam din ke liye is ke liye aik naya libaas kharida.
Easily Confused With
To put on clothes or to adorn oneself.
کپڑے پہننا یا اپنے آپ کو سجانا۔
پہننا
pehna
Common Collocations
- dress elegantly
- dress casually
- dress for success
Example Sentences
She likes to dress in style.
اسے سٹائل میں کپڑے پہننا پسند ہے۔
Use style mein kapray pehna pasand hai.
You should dress appropriately for the interview.
آپ کو انٹرویو کے لیے مناسب لباس پہننا چاہیے۔
Aap ko interview ke liye munaasib libaas pehna chahiye.
He dressed quickly before going out.
اس نے باہر جانے سے پہلے جلدی سے لباس دھرا۔
Us ne bahar jane se pehle jaldi se libaas dhra.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dress' as in 'dressing up' for a special occasion.
Imagine a closet filled with beautiful dresses of different styles and colors.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, but still, they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جتنا چادر اتنا پاو
Jitna chaadar utna paao
As much as the cover, so much the feet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "drecier" — to arrange or put straight
First known use: 14th century
The word 'dress' has evolved from Old French, reflecting the ongoing development of clothing and styles throughout history.