Meanings
A covering for the face, typically worn for disguise or protection.
چہرے کے لیے ایک ڈھکن، جو عام طور پر چھپنے یا تحفظ کے لیے پہنا جاتا ہے۔
ماسک
mask
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- surgical masks
- party masks
- facial masks
Example Sentences
She wore a mask to protect herself from the virus.
اس نے وائرس سے بچنے کے لئے ماسک پہنا.
Us ne virus se bachne ke liye mask pehna.
In the theatre, actors often wear masks to portray different characters.
تھیٹر میں، اداکار اکثر مختلف کرداروں کی عکاسی کرنے کے لئے ماسک پہنتے ہیں.
Theater mein, adakar aksar mukhtalif kirdaron ki aakasi karne ke liye mask pehente hain.
The artist created beautiful masks for the festival.
فنکار نے جشن کے لئے خوبصورت ماسک بنائے.
Fankar ne jashn ke liye khoobsurat mask banaye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a party where everyone wears masks to hide their identity.
Visualize a masquerade ball where elegant people wear ornate masks.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ماسک کے پیچھے چھپے چہرے کو نہ بھولنا
mask ke peeche chhupe chehre ko na bhoolna
Do not forget the face hidden behind the mask.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "masque" — a covering for the face
First known use: 14th century
The term 'mask' comes from the French word 'masque', which dates back to the 16th century, originally used in reference to disguise in theatrical performances.