fondness
beginnerA2/ˈfɒndnəs/ · fond-ness
A feeling or state of affection or liking for someone or something.
Meanings
A feeling or state of affection or liking for someone or something.
کسی کے یا کسی چیز کے لئے محبت یا پسند کا احساس یا حالت۔
محبت
muhabbat
Common Collocations
- fondness for animals
- fondness for sweets
- fondness for old memories
Example Sentences
Her fondness for cats made her adopt several strays.
اُسے بلیوں سے محبت تھی، اس لیے اُس نے کئی گلیوں کی بلیاں اپنائیں۔
Usay bilion se muhabbat thi, is liye us ne kai galiyon ki bilian apnaain.
He spoke about his fondness for classical music.
اُس نے کلاسیکی موسیقی کے لئے اپنی محبت کا ذکر کیا۔
Us ne classical moseqi ke liye apni muhabbat ka zikar kiya.
My fondness for reading has only grown over the years.
کتابیں پڑھنے کی محبت سالوں کے ساتھ بڑھتی گئی ہے۔
Kitabein parhne ki muhabbat saalon ke sath barhti gayi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'fondness' as a strong bond of love.
Picture a heart filled with various symbols of affection, like hugs and kisses.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کے راستے میں سب کو آنا ہوتا ہے، جو دل سے نکلے وہی تو دل کو لگتا ہے۔
Muhabbat ke raaste mein sab ko aana hota hai, Jo dil se nikle wahi to dil ko lagta hai.
In the path of love, everyone must come, / What comes from the heart truly touches the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محبت کا کوئی مول نہیں ہوتا۔
muhabbat ka koi maul nahi hota.
Love has no price.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "fondnesse" — having a strong liking or affection
First known use: 14th century
The word 'fondness' comes from Middle English, originally meaning foolish or silly, which eventually evolved to mean affectionate or loving.