manhood
intermediateB2/ˈmæn.hʊd/ · man-hood
The state or condition of being a man; masculinity.
Meanings
The state or condition of being a man; masculinity.
مرد ہونے کی حالت یا کیفیت؛ مذکر پن۔
مردانگی
mardangi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- loss of manhood
- test of manhood
Example Sentences
He struggled to embrace his manhood in a world that often judged masculinity.
اس نے اپنی مردانگی کو ایک ایسی دنیا میں اپنانے کی کوشش کی جو اکثر مذکر پن کا فیصلہ کرتی ہے۔
Us ne apni mardangi ko aik aisi duniya mein apnane ki koshish ki jo aksar madhakar pan ka faisla karti hai.
Cultural norms can influence the perception of manhood.
ثقافتی معیارات مردانگی کی تشریح پر اثر انداز ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Saqafati mayar mardangi ki tashreeh par asar andaz ho sakte hain.
Many young boys are taught the meaning of manhood from an early age.
بہت سے نوجوان لڑکوں کو کم عمر سے ہی مردانگی کا مطلب سکھایا جاتا ہے۔
Bohat se naujawan larkon ko kam umar se hi mardangi ka matlab sikhaya jata hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of manhood as the 'hood' or state of being a 'man'.
Visualize a rite of passage ceremony that symbolizes the transition to manhood.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan, magar phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take one's breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they were still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مرد کو تو کبھی تھکنا نہیں چاہیے۔
Mard ko to kabhi thakna nahin chahiye.
A man should never tire.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mannhæd" — state of being a man
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Old English, combining 'mann' (man) and 'hæd' (hood or state). It reflects both the physical and social attributes of manhood.