holy
beginnerA1/ˈhoʊ.li/ · ho-ly
Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose.
Meanings
Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose.
اللہ یا کسی مذہبی مقصد کے لیے وقف یا مقدس۔
مقدس
muqaddas
Common Collocations
- holy scripture
- holy place
- holy water
Example Sentences
The holy book is revered by millions.
مقدس کتاب کو لاکھوں لوگوں نے عزت دی ہے۔
Muqaddas kitaab ko laakhon logon ne izzat di hai.
Many visit this holy place to pray.
بہت سے لوگ دعا کرنے کے لیے اس مقدس جگہ پر جاتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log dua karne ke liye is muqaddas jagah par jaate hain.
The holy water was blessed by the priest.
مقدس پانی کو پادری نے برکت دی تھی۔
Muqaddas pani ko padri ne barakat di thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'holy' as 'whole' because something holy can feel complete.
Imagine a glowing church or shrine that represents holiness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو مناجات کی عظمت ہے مقدس غالب پرندوں کی چہچہے میں شرف مقدس
Dekho munajat ki azmat hai muqaddas Ghalib parindon ki chehche mein sharaf muqaddas
Behold the greatness of prayers, it is holy Ghalib, in the chirps of birds, is the honor of the holy.
— Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو کچھ اللہ کا ہے، وہ مقدس ہے۔
Jo kuch Allah ka hai, wo muqaddas hai.
Whatever belongs to God is holy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hālig" — sacred, consecrated
First known use: before the 12th century
The word has evolved over centuries, maintaining its sense of sacredness.