flash
intermediateB1/flæʃ/ · flash
A sudden burst of light or something that shines briefly.
Meanings
A sudden burst of light or something that shines briefly.
روشنی یا چمک کا اچانک پھٹنا یا کچھ جو عارضی طور پر چمکتا ہے۔
چمک
chamak
Common Collocations
- flash of light
- camera flash
- flash of inspiration
Example Sentences
The flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
بجلی کی چمک نے آسمان کو روشنی دی۔
Bijli ki chamak ne aasman ko roshni di.
He took a picture with the camera flash.
اس نے کیمرے کی چمک کے ساتھ تصویر لی۔
Us ne camera ki chamak ke sath tasweer li.
There was a flash of inspiration that led to the new idea.
ایک چمک تھی جو نئے خیال کی طرف لے گئی۔
Ek chamak thi jo naye khayal ki taraf le gayi.
Easily Confused With
To emit a sudden burst of light or to move quickly.
اچانک روشنی خارج کرنا یا تیزی سے حرکت کرنا۔
چمکنا
chamakna
Common Collocations
- flash a smile
- flash across the screen
- flash brightly
Example Sentences
The fireworks flashed in the night sky.
آتشبازی رات کے آسمان میں چمکی۔
Aatishbaazi raat ke aasman mein chamki.
She flashed her badge to gain entry.
اس نے داخلے کے لئے اپنے بیج کو دکھایا۔
Us ne daakhlay ke liye apne badge ko dikhaya.
The car flashed past, leaving a trail of light.
گاڑی چمکتی ہوئی گزری، روشنی کا نشانی چھوڑتے ہوئے۔
Gaari chamakti hui guzri, roshni ka nishani chhodte hue.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a camera flash when you hear the word.
Imagine a bright flash of light in a dark room.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چمکے جو چاندنی راتوں میں سب سے، وہی چمک ہے جس سے ساری دنیا جگمگاتی ہے۔
Chamke jo chaandni raaton mein sab se, wahi chamak hai jis se saari duniya jagmagati hai.
The brightness that shines most in moonlit nights, is the brightness that makes the whole world sparkle.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چمکنے والی چیز ہمیشہ سونا نہیں ہوتی۔
Chamakne wali cheez hamesha sona nahi hoti.
Not everything that shines is gold.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "flaescian" — to move swiftly
First known use: 14th century
The word 'flash' has evolved from its original meaning of sudden movement to include sudden bursts of light and quick events.