imitation
intermediateB1/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ · im-i-ta-tion
The action of using someone or something as a model.
Meanings
The action of using someone or something as a model.
کسی شخص یا چیز کو ماڈل کے طور پر استعمال کرنے کا عمل۔
نقل
naqal
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- imitation of art
- imitation game
- imitation leather
Example Sentences
His imitation of the actor was so convincing that everyone laughed.
اس کی نقل اتارنے کی مہارت اتنی مؤثر تھی کہ سب ہنس پڑے۔
Us ki naqlat utarne ki maharat itni mo'asar thi ke sab hans pade.
Imitation can sometimes be a form of flattery.
نقل کبھی کبھار خوشامد کا ایک طریقہ ہو سکتا ہے۔
Naqal kabhi kabhar khushamad ka aik tareeqa ho sakta hai.
In art, imitation of nature has long been debated.
فن میں، فطرت کی نقل پر طویل عرصے سے بحث ہوئی ہے۔
Fun mein, fitrat ki naqil par taweel arse se behas hui hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'imitation' as a mirror reflecting an action.
Imagine a person copying another's gestures perfectly.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for; many of mine have been fulfilled, yet they are still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نقل سے خبر نہ ہو تو سچائی کا پتا نہیں چلتا۔
Naqal se khabar na ho to sachai ka pata nahi chalta.
If there is no report from imitation, the truth cannot be known.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "imitatio" — to copy, mimic
First known use: 14th century
The word 'imitation' has been in use since Middle English derived from the Latin 'imitatio', reflecting the act of copying or mimicking someone or something.