lion
beginnerA1/ˈlaɪən/ · li-on
A large wild cat with a short tawny coat, tufted tail, and a mane in males, known as a symbol of strength and bravery.
Meanings
A large wild cat with a short tawny coat, tufted tail, and a mane in males, known as a symbol of strength and bravery.
ایک بڑا جنگلی بلی جس کا رنگ ٹن اور مردوں میں ایک مانے کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے، طاقت اور بہادری کی علامت کے طور پر جانا جاتا ہے۔
شیر
sheer
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- king of the jungle
- lion's roar
- lion cub
Example Sentences
The lion is known as the king of the jungle.
شیر کو جنگل کا بادشاہ کہا جاتا ہے۔
Sheer ko jungle ka badshah kaha jata hai.
Lions live in groups called prides.
شیر ایسے گروہوں میں رہتے ہیں جنہیں 'پرائڈ' کہا جاتا ہے۔
Sheer aise girohon mein rehte hain jinhein 'pride' kaha jata hai.
In many cultures, the lion symbolizes courage.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، شیر بہادری کی علامت ہے۔
Bohat si saqafatoun mein, sheer bahaduri ki alamat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lion' as a 'key' to courage.
Picture a lion roaring majestically in the savannah.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو شیر بن کے جانا ہے، جو سہمے اس کو زخم آتا ہے۔
Khud ko sheer ban ke jana hai, jo sahme us ko zakhm aata hai.
One must go fearless like a lion; only the timid suffer wounds.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جنگل میں شیر ہی سب کا بادشاہ ہوتا ہے
Jungle mein sheer hi sab ka badshah hota hai
In the jungle, the lion is the king of all.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "leo" — lion
First known use: 13th century
The word 'lion' has roots in Old French 'lion' and Latin 'leo', which trace back to the Greek 'leon'. The lion has been a symbol of bravery and strength in various cultures.