lover
beginnerA2/ˈlʌvər/ · lov-er
A person who is in love or someone who has a deep affection for another.
Meanings
A person who is in love or someone who has a deep affection for another.
ایک شخص جو محبت میں ہے یا جو کسی کے لیے گہری محبت رکھتا ہے۔
محبوب
mahabub
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- true lover
- devoted lover
- secret lover
Example Sentences
He is a true lover of art.
وہ فن کا حقیقی محبوب ہے۔
Woh fan ka haqeeqi mahabub hai.
She wrote a poem for her lover.
اس نے اپنے عاشق کے لیے ایک نظم لکھی۔
Us ne apne aashiq ke liye ek nazm likhi.
They were lovers under the stars.
وہ ستاروں کے نیچے محبوب تھے۔
Woh sitaron ke neeche mahabub the.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a heart to remember 'lover'.
Imagine a couple holding hands and sharing a smile.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one for whom we would die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محبت اندھی ہوتی ہے۔
Mohabbat andhi hoti hai.
Love is blind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lufere" — one who loves
First known use: 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English with roots in Germanic languages, maintaining its focus on affection and romantic attachment.