enemy
beginnerA1/ˈɛnəmi/ · en-e-my
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Meanings
A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
ایک شخص جو کسی یا کسی چیز کے خلاف متحرک طور پر مخالفت یا دشمنی رکھتا ہو۔
دشمن
dushman
Common Collocations
- life-long enemy
- public enemy
- enemy territory
Example Sentences
He finally revealed who his enemy was after years of conflict.
اس نے آخر کار کئی سالوں کی لڑائی کے بعد بتایا کہ اس کا دشمن کون تھا۔
Us ne aakhir kar kai saalon ki ladai ke baad bataya ke us ka dushman kaun tha.
We must stand united against our common enemy.
ہمیں اپنے مشترکہ دشمن کے خلاف متحد رہنا چاہیے۔
Hamein apne mushtarak dushman ke khilaf muitahid rehna chahiye.
An enemy can sometimes be your best teacher.
کبھی کبھار دشمن آپ کا بہترین استاد ہو سکتا ہے۔
Kabhi kabhar dushman aap ka behtareen ustad ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'enemy' as someone you wish to stay away from.
Imagine a medieval knight facing off against a dragon, symbolizing a fierce enemy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دشمن کو سمجھ کر اگر ناز کرو تو کیا ہوگا، حریفوں کے ساتھ تو تمہاری بات بھی نہیں ہوگی۔
Dushman ko samajh kar agar naz karna toh kya hoga, Hareefon ke saath toh tumhari baat bhi nahin hogi.
If you treat the enemy with disdain, what will happen? You won't even get to speak with competitors.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سب کا دشمن ایک ہے
Sab ka dushman aik hai
The enemy of all is one.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inimicus" — hostile, unfriendly
First known use: 14th century
The term 'enemy' has evolved from its Latin roots through Old French before entering the English language. It has consistently carried the connotation of hostility and opposition.