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etched

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/ɛtʃt/ · etched

To engrave or carve a design onto a hard surface.

Meanings

verbformal

To engrave or carve a design onto a hard surface.

کسی سخت سطح پر نقش یا کٹاؤ کرنا۔

کندہ

kunda

Synonyms

engravedcarvedinscribedنقشکندہگودا ہوا

Antonyms

erasedremovedobliteratedمٹا دیناختم کرناخالی کرنا

Common Collocations

  • etched in stone
  • etched glass
  • etched memory

Example Sentences

The artist etched his signature at the bottom of the print.

فنکار نے پرنٹ کے نیچے اپنی دستخط کندہ کی۔

Fankar ne print ke neeche apni dastakhat kunda ki.

The names of the brave soldiers were etched on the memorial.

بہادر سپاہیوں کے نام یادگار پر کندہ تھے۔

Bahadur sipahioun ke naam yaadgar par kunda the.

She looked at the etched glass and admired its beauty.

اس نے کندہ شیشے کو دیکھا اور اس کی خوبصورتی کو سراہا۔

Us ne kunda sheeshe ko dekha aur is ki khoobsurti ko saraha.

Easily Confused With

etched vs. etched:Etched refers to the process of engraving, while 'etched' may also refer to something that is deeply ingrained in memory or experience.

Word Family

etching
nounنقاشی
etcher
nounکندہ کار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a deep mark or design that stays forever, like a memory or a carefully crafted piece of art.

Imagine a beautiful glass window with intricate designs that have been carefully carved.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی داستانیں کندہ ہیں میرے دل میں، مانو کبھی نہ ہوں گی یہ سچی بساطیں۔

Mohabbat ki dastaanain kunda hain mere dil mein, Maanu kabhi na hongi yeh sacchi basatain.

Stories of love are etched in my heart, I don't believe these true arrangements will ever part.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کندہ کیا ہوا کبھی مٹتا نہیں۔

Kunda kiya hua kabhi mit'ta nahi.

What is engraved never fades away.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "escher" — to scratch

First known use: 14th century

The term 'etched' derives from the Old French word 'escher,' indicating a method of carving or engraving designs onto a surface, primarily metal or glass.