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girlfriend

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/ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/ · girl-friend

A female friend, especially one with whom a romantic relationship is maintained.

Meanings

nouninformal

A female friend, especially one with whom a romantic relationship is maintained.

ایک ایسی لڑکی دوست، خاص طور پر جس کے ساتھ رومانوی تعلق ہو.

دوست لڑکی

dost larki

Synonyms

partnercompanionsweetheartساتھیمحبوبہدوست

Antonyms

boyfriendenemyrivalدوست لڑکادشمنحریف

Common Collocations

  • long-term girlfriend
  • best girlfriend
  • ex-girlfriend

Example Sentences

She is my girlfriend and we have been together for two years.

وہ میری دوست لڑکی ہے اور ہم دو سال سے ساتھ ہیں.

Woh meri dost larki hai aur hum do saal se saath hain.

I took my girlfriend to dinner for her birthday.

میں نے اپنی دوست لڑکی کو اس کے جنم دن پر رات کے کھانے پر لے جایا.

Main ne apni dost larki ko is ke janam din par raat ke khane par le gaya.

They met through mutual friends and became girlfriend and boyfriend.

وہ باہمی دوستوں کے ذریعے ملے اور دوست لڑکی اور دوست لڑکے بن گئے.

Woh bahami doston ke zariye mile aur dost larki aur dost larka ban gaye.

Easily Confused With

friend:A friend can be of any gender, while a girlfriend specifically refers to a female friend in a romantic context.

Word Family

boyfriend
nounدوست لڑکا
girlfriends
nounدوست لڑکیاں
friend
nounدوست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Girl + friend = Girlfriend; think of a special female friend.

Imagine a couple happily spending time together, symbolizing a girlfriend.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کا جیتے جاگتے دلکش منظر، چاہت میں نکلتا ہے ہر ایک قدم تکیہ کی طرح.

Mohabbat ka jeete jagte dilkash manzar, chaahat mein nikalta hai har aik qadam takiya ki tarah.

A vibrant scene of love unfolds, every step in affection is like a comforting pillow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محبت اندھی ہوتی ہے

Mohabbat andhi hoti hai

Love is blind.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "girl + friend" — a female companion

First known use: 19th century

The term 'girlfriend' has been in use since the late 19th century. It combines 'girl', originally meaning a young female, with 'friend', signifying companionship.