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marriages

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/ˈmɛrɪdʒɪz/ · mar-riages

the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Meanings

nounformal

the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

دو لوگوں کے ذاتی رشتے کے ایک ساتھ جوڑنے کی قانونی یا باقاعدہ طور پر تسلیم شدہ شادی کا تعلق۔

شادیوں

shadiyon

Synonyms

unionswedlocksmatrimoniesاتحادنکاحازدواج

Antonyms

divorcesseparationsdissolutionsطلاقالگائیتوڑنے

Common Collocations

  • arranged marriages
  • marriages of convenience
  • same-sex marriages

Example Sentences

Marriages are often celebrated with grand ceremonies.

شادیوں کو اکثر شاندار تقریبات کے ساتھ منایا جاتا ہے۔

Shadiyon ko aksar shandar taqreebat ke saath manaya jata hai.

In some cultures, arranged marriages are common.

کچھ ثقافتوں میں، طے شدہ شادیاں عام ہیں۔

Kuch saqafat mein, tay shuda shadiyan aam hain.

Happy marriages require effort from both partners.

خوشگوار شادیاں دونوں پارٹنرز کی محنت کی متقاضی ہوتی ہیں۔

Khushgawar shadiyan dono partners ki mehnat ki mutaqazi hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

marriage:The word 'marriage' refers to the state or relationship, while 'marriages' is the plural form indicating multiple instances.

Word Family

marriage
nounشادی
marry
verbشادی کرنا
married
adjectiveمتأہل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'marriage' as a 'marathon' – it requires commitment and endurance.

Picture a couple exchanging vows at a wedding ceremony.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے بندھن میں ہم بندھ گئے، شادی کے خوابوں میں ہم آنگن سجانے لگے

Mohabbat ke bandhan mein hum bandh gaye, shadi ke khwabon mein hum aangan sajane lage.

Bound in the bond of love, we began to beautify our courtyard with dreams of marriage.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

شادی خوشی کا سفر ہے

Shadi khushi ka safar hai

Marriage is a journey of happiness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "mariage" — the action of marrying

First known use: 14th century

The term 'marriage' comes from the Middle English word 'mariage', which derives from the Old French 'mariage', itself stemming from 'marier' meaning 'to marry'.