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intimacy

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/ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ · in-ti-ma-cy

A close familiarity or friendship; closeness.

Meanings

nounformal

A close familiarity or friendship; closeness.

ایک قریبی واقفیت یا دوستی؛ قربت۔

قربت

qurbat

Synonyms

closenessfamiliarityaffectionنزدیکیدوستیمحبت

Antonyms

distanceestrangementaloofnessفاصلےاجنبیخود کو دور رکھنا

Common Collocations

  • emotional intimacy
  • intimacy in relationships
  • intimacy issues

Example Sentences

The intimacy between the friends was evident in their conversations.

دوستوں کے درمیان قربت ان کی گفتگو میں واضح تھی۔

Doston ke darmiyan qurbat un ki guftagu mein wazeh thi.

Intimacy is essential for a healthy romantic relationship.

قربت ایک صحت مند رومانوی رشتے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Qurbat ek sehat mand romanwi rishtay ke liye zaroori hai.

They shared an intimacy that was rare among others.

انہوں نے ایک ایسی قربت بانٹی جو دوسروں میں کم ہی دیکھی جاتی ہے۔

Unhon ne ek aisi qurbat baanti jo dusron mein kam hi dekhi jati hai.

Easily Confused With

intimacy vs. intimacy:While both words represent closeness, 'intimacy' often refers to emotional or physical closeness, while 'intimacy' can refer to a more general sense of closeness.

Word Family

intimate
adjectiveقریب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'in' as being inside a close relationship.

Imagine two people sharing secrets to symbolize closeness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one we could die for.

Mirza Ghalib, Divan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوست وہی ہے جو دکھ میں ساتھ دے۔

Dost wahi hai jo dukh mein saath de.

A true friend is one who stands by you in sorrow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intimitas" — closeness

First known use: 14th century

The term 'intimacy' has evolved from Latin, where 'intimus' means 'inmost, innermost'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.