frank
intermediateB1/fræŋk/ · frank
Open, honest, and straightforward in speech or writing.
Meanings
Open, honest, and straightforward in speech or writing.
کھلی، ایماندار اور سیدھی گفتگو یا تحریر میں۔
کھلا
khula
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- frank discussion
- frank apology
- frank opinion
Example Sentences
She appreciated his frankness in discussing their issues.
اُسے ان کے مسائل پر کھلا دل سے گفتگو کرنے کی اِس کی سچائی پسند آئی۔
Use ne un ke masail par khula dil se guftagu karne ki is ki sachai pasand aayi.
His frank remarks surprised everyone at the meeting.
اس کی سچی باتیں میٹنگ میں سب کو حیران کر گئیں۔
Us ki sacchi baatein meeting me sab ko hairan kar gayin.
A frank conversation can sometimes lead to better understanding.
کھلی گفتگو بعض اوقات بہتر سمجھ بوجھ کا سبب بنتی ہے۔
Khuli guftagu baaz auqat behtar samajh boojh ka sabab banti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Frank is open like a frankfurter that's cut in half.
Imagine a frank conversation at a dinner table where everyone is sharing their true feelings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کھلا پن اتنا ہو، کہ سب کچھ سما جائے، خود پر بھی اب دھیان دو، وہ سب کچھ جو سچ ہو جائے۔
Khula pan itna ho, ke sab kuch sama jaaye, Khud par bhi ab dhyan do, woh sab kuch jo sach ho jaaye.
Let there be so much openness that everything blends in, Now pay attention to yourself, to all that becomes true.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچ ہمیشہ سب سے بہتر ہوتا ہے۔
Sach hamesha sab se behtar hota hai.
Truth is always the best.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "francus" — free
First known use: 14th century
The term 'frank' has its roots in the Latin word 'francus', which means free. Over time, it evolved in English to imply openness and honesty.