king
beginnerA1/kɪŋ/ · king
A male monarch or sovereign head of a state, especially one who rules for life and by hereditary right.
Meanings
A male monarch or sovereign head of a state, especially one who rules for life and by hereditary right.
مرد بادشاہ یا ریاست کا حکمران، خاص طور پر ایک ایسا حکمران جو زندگی بھر حکمرانی کرتا ہے اور وراثتی حق سے ہوتا ہے۔
بادشاہ
Badshah
Common Collocations
- king of hearts
- king of the jungle
- king size
Example Sentences
The king issued a decree that changed the laws of the land.
بادشاہ نے ایک فرمان جاری کیا جس نے ملک کے قوانین کو تبدیل کر دیا۔
Badshah ne aik farman jari kiya jis ne mulk ke qanoon ko tabdeel kar diya.
He was crowned king in a grand ceremony.
اس کی تاج پوشی ایک شاندار تقریب میں ہوئی۔
Us ki taj poshi aik shandar taqreeb mein hui.
The king is known for his wisdom and fairness.
بادشاہ اپنی حکمت اور انصاف کے لیے مشہور ہے۔
Badshah apni hikmat aur insaf ke liye mashhoor hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a crown when you think of a king to remember the word.
Picture a majestic throne with a regal figure seated, wearing a crown.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بادشاہی اپنی جگہ ہے، وفا کی حقیقت اور بھی ہے۔
Badshahi apni jagah hai, wafa ki haqeeqat aur bhi hai.
Kingship has its place, but the reality of loyalty is something else.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بادشاہ کا سایہ ہی کافی ہے۔
Badshah ka saaya hi kafi hai.
The shadow of a king is enough.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cyning" — chief, ruler
First known use: before the 12th century
The term 'king' has evolved from the Old English 'cyning', which referred to a chief or ruler. Over centuries, its use expanded to denote monarchs in various cultures.