Meanings
To ignite or light a fire.
آگ لگانا یا شعلہ پیدا کرنا۔
شعلہ
shola
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- kindle a fire
- kindle passion
- kindle hope
Example Sentences
They decided to kindle the fire for a warm evening.
انہوں نے ایک گرم شام کے لئے آگ روشن کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
unhon ne ek garm shaam ke liye aag roshan karne ka faisla kiya.
The speaker aimed to kindle enthusiasm among the audience.
مقرر کا مقصد سامعین میں جوش پیدا کرنا تھا۔
muqarrir ka maqsad samayeen mein josh paida karna tha.
Reading her favorite book can kindle her imagination.
اس کی پسندیدہ کتاب پڑھنے سے اس کی تخیل کو جلا ملتا ہے۔
is ki pasandeeda kitaab parhne se is ki takhayyul ko jala milta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'kindle' as starting a fire to warm your interests.
Imagine striking a match to start a campfire.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شعلہ دل میں بسا ہے جاناں، روشن کروں ہر ایک شام کو
shola dil mein basa hai jaanan, roshan karun har ek shaam ko.
The flame resides in my heart, oh beloved, I wish to illuminate every evening.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ لگانے والا ہمیشہ آگ سے جلتا ہے۔
aag laganay wala hamesha aag se jalta hai.
The one who lights the fire is always burned by the flames.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "kyndill" — a small object that produces fire
First known use: 14th century
The word 'kindle' has roots in Old Norse and has evolved over time to refer to igniting or arousing something, especially emotions or ideas.