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maiden

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/ˈmeɪdən/ · mai-den

A young unmarried woman or girl.

Meanings

nounliterary

A young unmarried woman or girl.

ایک نوجوان کنواری عورت یا لڑکی۔

کنواری

kanwari

Synonyms

virginunmarried girllassبکرہکنواری لڑکینوجوان لڑکی

Antonyms

matronmarried womanwifeشادی شدہ عورتمادہبیوی

Common Collocations

  • maiden voyage
  • maiden name
  • maiden speech

Example Sentences

The maiden stood by the river, lost in thought.

کنواری دریا کے کنارے کھڑی تھی، خیالات میں گم۔

Kanwari darya ke kinare khari thi, khayalat mein gum.

She celebrated her maiden birthday with friends.

اس نے اپنے کنواری جنم دن کا جشن دوستوں کے ساتھ منایا۔

Us ne apne kanwari janam din ka jashn doston ke saath manaya.

The play featured a maiden as the central character.

اس کھیل میں کنواری کو مرکزی کردار کے طور پر پیش کیا گیا۔

Is khel mein kanwari ko markazi kirdar ke tor par pesh kiya gaya.

Easily Confused With

maidenly:While 'maiden' refers to a young unmarried woman, 'maidenly' pertains to qualities associated with maidens.
adjectiveliterary

The first or earliest, especially in a series.

پہلا یا ابتدائی، خاص طور پر ایک سلسلے میں۔

پہلا

pehla

Synonyms

firstinitialprimaryپہلاابتدائیسانحہ

Antonyms

lastfinalsubsequentآخریحتمیبعد کی

Common Collocations

  • maiden flight
  • maiden performance
  • maiden release

Example Sentences

Her maiden performance received rave reviews.

اس کی پہلی پیشکش کو زبردست تعریف ملی۔

Us ki pehli peshkash ko zabardast tareef mili.

The maiden flight of the aircraft was a success.

طیارے کی پہلی پرواز کامیاب رہی۔

Tayyaray ki pehli parwaz kamiyab rahi.

He wrote a poem for his maiden love.

اس نے اپنی پہلی محبت کے لئے ایک نظم لکھی۔

Us ne apni pehli mohabbat ke liye aik nazm likhi.

Easily Confused With

virgin:'Virgin' emphasizes sexual integrity, while 'maiden' focuses on youth and unmarried status.

Word Family

maidenly
adjectiveکنواری
maidenhood
nounکنواری پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a maiden as the first in line during a royal event.

Picture a young woman in a beautiful gown at a royal event, representing purity and youth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کی حسرتوں میں تھی، کنواری سرگوشیاں، یادیں اُس کی جیسے بہار کے دن ہیں۔

Dil ki hasraton mein thi, kanwari sargoshiyaan, Yaadein us ki jaise bahar ke din hain.

In the desires of the heart, there were maiden whispers, Memories of her were like the days of spring.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کنواری کی سوگند رہے، بے غیرتوں کی ہنسی بیہودہ ہوتی ہے۔

Kanwari ki sūgand rahe, beghairo ki hansi behuda hoti hai.

An unmarried vow is sacred; the laughter of the shameless is absurd.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "maiden" — a female virgin or young woman

First known use: 12th century

The term 'maiden' has been used in English since the late Old English period to denote a young unmarried woman or girl, often associated with purity and innocence.