island
beginnerA1/ˈaɪlənd/ · is-land
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Meanings
A piece of land surrounded by water.
زمین کا وہ ٹکڑا جو پانی سے گھرا ہوا ہو۔
جزیرہ
jazeera
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- tropical island
- deserted island
- island hopping
Example Sentences
The island is a popular tourist destination.
جزیرہ ایک مشہور سیاحتی منزل ہے۔
Jazeera aik mashhoor sayahati manzil hai.
They spent their vacation on a secluded island.
انہوں نے اپنی چھٹیاں ایک الگ تھلگ جزیرے پر گزاریں۔
Unhon ne apni chhuttiyan aik alag thalj jazeera par guzaareen.
The island was once home to many native tribes.
یہ جزیرہ کبھی بہت سی مقامی قبائل کا گھر تھا۔
Yeh jazeera kabhi bohat si maqami qabeel ka ghar tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an 'island' as an isolated piece of land surrounded by water.
Imagine a palm-fringed island in a sparkling blue sea.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ātheling" — land near water
First known use: before the 12th century
The term 'island' comes from the Old English word 'ātheling', which referred to land surrounded by water.