martyrdom
intermediateB2/ˈmɑːrtərdəm/ · mar-tyr-dom
The state of being a martyr; suffering or dying for one's beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
Meanings
The state of being a martyr; suffering or dying for one's beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
شہید ہونے کی حالت؛ اپنے عقائد، خاص طور پر مذہبی عقائد کے لیے مصیبت یا موت کا سامنا کرنا۔
شہادت
shahadat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- martyrdom of heroes
- embrace martyrdom
- celebrate martyrdom
Example Sentences
Many people view martyrdom as the ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs.
بہت سے لوگ شہادت کو اپنے عقائد کے لیے سب سے بڑی قربانی سمجھتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log shahadat ko apne aqaid ke liye sab se bari qurbani samajhte hain.
The concept of martyrdom is deeply rooted in various religions.
شہادت کا تصور مختلف مذاہب میں گہرائی سے جڑا ہوا ہے۔
Shahadat ka tasawwur mukhtalif mazhab mein gehraai se jura hua hai.
Martyrdom is often honored and remembered in many cultures.
شہادت کو اکثر بہت سی ثقافتوں میں عزت اور یاد رکھا جاتا ہے۔
Shahadat ko aksar bohat si saqafat mein izzat aur yaad rakha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'martyr' and 'doom' - suffering leads to a noble end.
Imagine a hero standing tall, unyielding in their convictions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدا کے واسطے اٹھتے ہیں سپاہی سب، | شہادت کی راہ پہ چلتے ہیں جو سب۔
Khuda ke waste uthte hain sipahi sab, | Shahadat ki raah pe chalte hain jo sab.
For God's sake, all soldiers rise, | Those who walk the path of martyrdom are all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شہید کی جو موت ہے، وہ قوم کی حیات ہے۔
Shaheed ki jo maut hai, woh qoum ki hayat hai.
The death of a martyr is the life of the nation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "martyrium" — witness
First known use: 14th century
The word 'martyrdom' derives from the Latin 'martyrium', which referred to the punishment and suffering endured by individuals who witnessed to their faith, particularly in early Christianity.