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hijab

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/hɪˈdʒæb/ · hi-jab

A headscarf worn by Muslim women as a symbol of modesty and privacy.

Meanings

nounformal

A headscarf worn by Muslim women as a symbol of modesty and privacy.

ایک سر پر پہنا جانے والا اسکارف جو مسلم خواتین عفت اور پردہ کی علامت کے طور پر پہنتی ہیں۔

حجاب

hijab

Synonyms

veilscarfcoveringعصمتپردہسر پرواز

Antonyms

exposurebareheadednessبغیر پردےکھلا سر

Common Collocations

  • wear a hijab
  • hijab style
  • hijab fashion

Example Sentences

She decided to wear a hijab to express her faith.

اس نے اپنے ایمان کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے حجاب پہننے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne apne imaan ka izhaar karne ke liye hijab pehnay ka faisla kiya.

The hijab is an important part of her identity.

حجاب اس کی شناخت کا ایک اہم حصہ ہے۔

Hijab uski shanakht ka aik ahem hissa hai.

Different cultures have various styles of hijab.

مختلف ثقافتوں میں حجاب کے مختلف انداز ہوتے ہیں۔

Mukhtalif saqafatoun mein hijab ke mukhtalif andaaz hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

burqa:A burqa covers the entire body, including the face, while a hijab typically covers just the hair and neck.

Word Family

hijabi
adjectiveحجاب پہننے والی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a hijab as a personal shield of modesty.

Imagine a woman wearing a colorful hijab that signifies her cultural identity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عورت کا سر کا حجاب وجاہت ہے, اسکی عصمت کی بنیاد ہے۔

Aurat ka sar ka hijab wajahat hai, uski ismat ki buniyad hai.

The woman's headscarf is a symbol of dignity, it is the foundation of her honor.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

حجاب کا پردہ ، سچائی کا رکھتا ہے فخر۔

Hijab ka purda, sachai ka rakhta hai fakhar.

The veil of hijab holds the pride of truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "حجاب‎ (ḥijāb)" — covering, veil

First known use: 15th century

The term hijab is derived from the Arabic word 'ḥijāb', which refers to a veil or covering used by women to maintain modesty. It has been incorporated into various languages and is commonly used in discussions about modest attire in Islamic culture.