informer
intermediateB2/ɪnˈfɔːrmər/ · in-for-mer
A person who gives information, especially to authorities or law enforcement.
Meanings
A person who gives information, especially to authorities or law enforcement.
ایک ایسا شخص جو معلومات فراہم کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر حکام یا قانون نافذ کرنے والے اداروں کو۔
خبر دینے والا
khabar dene wala
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Common Collocations
- confidential informer
- trusted informer
- police informer
Example Sentences
The informer provided crucial evidence that led to the arrest.
خبر دینے والے نے اہم شواہد فراہم کیے جو گرفتاری کا باعث بنے۔
Khabar dene wale ne ahem shawaahid faraham kiye jo giraftari ka bais bane.
Many informers are placed in dangerous situations.
بہت سے خبر دینے والے خطرناک صورتحال میں ہوتے ہیں۔
Bohat se khabar dene wale khatarnaak surat-e-haal mein hote hain.
The police rely on informers to gather intelligence about criminal activities.
پولیس مجرمانہ سرگرمیوں کے بارے میں معلومات جمع کرنے کے لیے خبر دینے والوں پر انحصار کرتی ہے۔
Police mujramana sargarmiyon ke bare mein maloomat jama karne ke liye khabar dene walon par inhesar karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an informer as someone who informs about crucial matters.
Imagine a spy discreetly sharing information.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کانوں کان خبر پھیلتی ہے
kaanoon kaan khabar phailti hai
News spreads quickly by word of mouth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "informare" — to give form to, shape
First known use: 15th century
The word 'informer' has its origins in the Latin term 'informare', which evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages.