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manicure

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/ˈmænɪkjʊr/ · man-i-cure

A cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails.

Meanings

nounformal

A cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails.

ہاتھوں اور ناخنوں کا ایک تجمیلی علاج۔

ناخنوں کی تراش خراش

nakhnoon ki tarash kharash

Synonyms

nail carehand caremanipediناخنوں کی دیکھ بھالہاتھوں کی دیکھ بھالناخن کی تزیین

Common Collocations

  • regular manicure
  • nail polish application
  • manicure kit

Example Sentences

I treat myself to a manicure every month.

میں ہر مہینے ایک manicure کرتا ہوں۔

main har maheenay aik manicure karta hoon.

She is going to the salon for a manicure before the wedding.

وہ شادی سے پہلے سین Saloon جا رہی ہے。

woh shadi se pehle salon ja rahi hai.

A manicure can enhance the appearance of your hands.

ایک manicure آپ کے ہاتھوں کی شکل کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

aik manicure aap ke haathon ki shakal ko behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

pedicure:A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails, while a manicure focuses on hands and fingernails.

Word Family

manicurist
nounناخنوں کا ماہر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'manicure' as taking care of your 'manus' (hands) to keep them pretty.

Picture a salon with bright colors and people getting their nails done.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "manu curare" — to care for the hands

First known use: 19th century

The word 'manicure' has its roots in Latin, where 'manu' means 'hand' and 'curare' means 'to care for'. It evolved through French before arriving in English.