legend
intermediateB1/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ · leg-end
A traditional story or myth that is often regarded as historical but may not be fully verified.
Meanings
A traditional story or myth that is often regarded as historical but may not be fully verified.
ایک روایتی کہانی یا افسانہ جو اکثر تاریخی سمجھا جاتا ہے لیکن ممکنہ طور پر مکمل طور پر تصدیق شدہ نہیں ہوتا۔
کہانی
kahani
Common Collocations
- urban legend
- ancient legend
- family legend
Example Sentences
The legend of King Arthur has inspired countless tales over the centuries.
بادشاہ آرتھر کی کہانی نے صدیوں سے بے شمار کہانیوں کو تحریک دی ہے۔
Badshah Arthur ki kahani ne sadiyon se be shumar kahaniyon ko tahreek di hai.
Many believe that the legend of the Loch Ness Monster is just a fabrication.
بہت سے لوگ یقین رکھتے ہیں کہ لوچ نیس کے عفریت کی کہانی صرف ایک ادعائی ہے۔
Bohat se log yaqeent rakhte hain ke Loch Ness ke afeet ki kahani sirf aik iddaai hai.
Legends often contain moral lessons that reflect societal values.
کہانیاں اکثر ایسے اخلاقی سبق پر مشتمل ہوتی ہیں جو سماجی اقدار کی عکاسی کرتی ہیں۔
Kahaniyan aksar aise ikhlaqi sabaq par mushtamil hoti hain jo samaji aqdar ki akhasi karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'legend' as a 'legendary tale' that everyone tells.
Visualize a book of ancient stories that people gather around to hear.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ادب کی زندگی کا بوجھ تاریخ کی کہانیوں میں چھپا ہے۔
Adab ki zindagi ka bojh tareekh ki kahaniyon mein chhupa hai.
The burden of literature’s life is hidden in the stories of history.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کہانیاں تو سب سناتے ہیں، حقیقت میں کم لوگ ہوتے ہیں۔
Kahaniyan to sab sunate hain, haqeeqat mein kam log hote hain.
Everyone tells stories, but few are true.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "legenda" — things to be read
First known use: 14th century
The word 'legend' comes from the Latin word 'legenda,' which referred to a story or narrative that was to be read, especially in a religious context. Over time, it evolved to refer to traditional stories or myths, especially those associated with historical figures.