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mahal

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/məˈhɑːl/ · ma-hal

A large and impressive building, often a palace or mansion.

Meanings

nounformal

A large and impressive building, often a palace or mansion.

ایک بڑا اور متاثر کن عمارت، اکثر ایک محل یا حویلی۔

محل

mahal

Formal: محل

Synonyms

palacemansionedificeمحلحویلیوہاں

Antonyms

shackhovelcabinجھونپڑیکچا گھرچھوٹا مکان

Common Collocations

  • grand mahal
  • royal mahal
  • heritage mahal

Example Sentences

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful symbol of love.

تاج محل محبت کی ایک خوبصورت علامت ہے۔

Tāj Mahal mohabbat ki aik khoobsurat ālāmāt hai.

She dreams of living in a grand mahal one day.

وہ ایک دن ایک بڑے محل میں رہنے کا خواب دیکھتی ہے۔

Woh aik din aik bade mahal mein rahne ka khwab dekhti hai.

Many historical mahals can be found in Rajasthan.

راجستھان میں بہت سے تاریخی محل ملتے ہیں۔

Rājasthān mein bohat se tārikhi mahal milte hain.

Easily Confused With

mansion:A mansion is a large, impressive house, but a mahal often has historical and cultural significance.

Word Family

mahal-diwan
nounمحل دیوان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mahal' as a majestic place, like a palace.

Visualize a grand palace with intricate designs and large gardens.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محل کے خواب دیکھتی ہوں اور جمی ہوئے ہیں خواب میرے۔

Mahal ke khwab dekh rahi hoon aur jamī hue hain khwab mere.

I dream of palaces, and my dreams are frozen.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محل میں رہنے والے بھی مسکراتے ہیں۔

Mahal mein rehne wale bhi muskurāte hain.

Even those living in palaces smile.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Persian "مَحَل" — place, location

First known use: 13th century

The word 'mahal' is derived from Persian, where it signifies a place or a house. It has been adopted into Urdu and is commonly used to refer to grand residences or palaces.