manly
beginnerA2/ˈmænli/ · man-ly
Having or displaying qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, honesty, and nobility of character.
Meanings
Having or displaying qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, honesty, and nobility of character.
وہ خوبیاں جو روایتی طور پر مردوں سے منسوب کی جاتی ہیں، جیسے بہادری، طاقت، دیانتداری اور بلند کردار۔
مردانہ
mardana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- manly courage
- manly virtue
- manly strength
- manly character
- manly bearing
- manly conduct
- manly physique
- manly voice
Example Sentences
He showed a manly courage by speaking the truth in front of the whole crowd.
اس نے پوری بھیڑ کے سامنے سچ بول کر مردانہ جرأت کا مظاہرہ کیا۔
Us ne poori bheer ke saamne sach bol kar mardana jurrat ka mazahira kiya.
The young soldier's manly resolve impressed all those who witnessed his bravery.
نوجوان سپاہی کے مردانہ عزم نے اس کی بہادری دیکھنے والے سب کو متاثر کیا۔
Naujawan sipaahi ke mardana azm ne us ki bahaaduri dekhne waale sab ko mutassir kiya.
It is manly to admit one's mistakes and take responsibility for them.
اپنی غلطیاں تسلیم کرنا اور ان کی ذمہ داری قبول کرنا مردانگی ہے۔
Apni ghaltiyan tasleem karna aur un ki zimmedari qabool karna mardangi hai.
His manly voice and confident posture commanded respect in every room.
اس کی مردانہ آواز اور پراعتماد انداز نے ہر کمرے میں احترام حاصل کیا۔
Us ki mardana awaaz aur pur-aitmaad andaaz ne har kamre mein ehtiraam haasil kiya.
Easily Confused With
In a manner befitting a man; bravely and resolutely.
مردانہ طریقے سے؛ بہادری اور استقلال کے ساتھ۔
مردانہ وار
mardana waar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- fight manly
- bear manly
- behave manly
- endure manly
Example Sentences
He manly bore the hardships of life without complaining.
اس نے زندگی کی مشکلات کو مردانہ وار برداشت کیا بغیر کسی شکایت کے۔
Us ne zindagi ki mushkilaat ko mardana waar bardasht kiya baghair kisi shikayat ke.
She admired how he manly faced the criticism levelled against him.
اس نے تعریف کی کہ اس نے اپنے اوپر کی گئی تنقید کا مردانہ وار سامنا کیا۔
Us ne taarif ki ke us ne apne upar ki gayi tanqeed ka mardana waar saamna kiya.
The warrior manly stood his ground against overwhelming odds.
جنگجو نے بھاری مخالفت کے باوجود مردانہ وار اپنا مورچہ تھامے رکھا۔
Jangju ne bhaari mukhalifat ke baawajood mardana waar apna morcha thaame rakha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'manly' as 'MAN + LY' — like a man who is brave and noble. Just as 'friendly' means behaving like a friend, 'manly' means behaving with the dignified virtues of a man.
Picture a broad-shouldered, calm knight standing firm in a storm — not shaking, not fleeing — shoulders back, eyes forward. That unwavering, dignified composure is 'manly'.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مردوں کی مردانگی یہ ہے کہ مشکل میں نہ گھبرائیں صبر و استقلال سے ہر آزمائش کو گلے لگائیں
Mardon ki mardangi ye hai ke mushkil mein na ghabraayein Sabr o istiqlaql se har aazmaaish ko gale lagaayein
True manliness is this: to not tremble in the face of hardship, But to embrace every trial with patience and firm resolve.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مرد وہ ہے جو مصیبت میں کام آئے
Mard woh hai jo museebat mein kaam aaye
A real man is the one who proves useful in times of difficulty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mannlīc" — befitting a man, of manly character
First known use: before 12th century
Derived from Old English 'mann' (man, human being) and the suffix '-līc' (like, having the quality of). The word evolved through Middle English 'manly' to denote qualities traditionally associated with men such as bravery, strength, and honour. Over centuries, its meaning has broadened and also been subject to cultural reexamination regarding gender norms.