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massage

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/məˈsɑːʒ/ · mas-sage

The act of rubbing and kneading the body to relax muscles and relieve tension.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of rubbing and kneading the body to relax muscles and relieve tension.

بدن کو رگڑنے اور دبانے کا عمل تاکہ پٹھوں کو آرام دیں اور تناؤ کو کم کریں۔

مساج

masaj

Synonyms

kneadingrubbingtherapyرگڑمالشعلاج

Antonyms

tensionstressstrainتناؤفکردباؤ

Common Collocations

  • aromatherapy massage
  • deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Example Sentences

She scheduled a massage appointment to relieve her stress.

اس نے اپنے تناؤ کو دور کرنے کے لیے مساج کا وقت مقرر کیا۔

Us ne apne tanao ko door karne ke liye masaj ka waqt muqarrar kiya.

Massage therapy can greatly improve circulation and relaxation.

مساج کی تھراپی دماغ اور جسم کے آرام اور خون کی گردش کو بہتر کرتی ہے۔

Masaj ki therapy dimaag aur jism ke aaraam aur khoon ki gardish ko behtar karti hai.

After a long day, a good massage is a welcome relief.

ایک طویل دن کے بعد، اچھی مساج ایک خوش آمدید راحت ہے۔

Ek taweel din ke baad, achi masaj ek khush amdeed rahat hai.

Easily Confused With

message:A 'message' is a communication, while 'massage' refers to the physical act of kneading the body.
verbformal

To rub and knead a body part to relieve tension or pain.

بدن کے کسی حصے کو رگڑنا اور دبانا تاکہ تناؤ یا درد کو کم کریں۔

مالش کرنا

malish karna

Synonyms

kneadrubsootheرگڑنامالش کرناآرام دینا

Antonyms

tightenstrainstressتناؤ دینادباؤ ڈالنامڑنا

Common Collocations

  • massage the shoulders
  • massage the back
  • massage the feet

Example Sentences

He likes to massage his shoulders after a workout.

وہ ورزش کے بعد اپنے کندھوں کی مالش کرنا پسند کرتا ہے۔

Woh warzish ke baad apne kandhon ki malish karna pasand karta hai.

Do you want me to massage your feet?

کیا آپ چاہتے ہیں کہ میں آپ کے پاؤں کی مالش کروں؟

Kya aap chahte hain ke mai aap ke paon ki malish karun?

She often massages her temples when she has a headache.

جب اس کا سر درد ہوتا ہے تو وہ اکثر اپنی کنپٹیوں کی مالش کرتی ہے۔

Jab is ka sar dard hota hai to woh aksar apni kanpatiyon ki malish karti hai.

Easily Confused With

mess:'Mess' refers to a state of disorder, whereas 'massage' pertains to the physical act of treatment.

Word Family

massager
nounمالش کرنے والا
massaging
verbمالش کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'massage' as 'massaging' your stress away.

Picture a serene spa environment where relaxation is the focus.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو سنبھالو، خود کو سنوارو، مساج اپنے دل کا جمال ہے۔

Khud ko sambhalo, khud ko sanwaro, masaj apne dil ka jamal hai.

Take care of yourself, embellish yourself; a massage is the beauty of your heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

درد کی شفا مساج ہے۔

Dard ki shifa masaj hai.

The remedy for pain is massage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "masser" — to knead

First known use: 19th century

The word 'massage' originates from the French term 'masser', which means to knead. It was introduced into English in the late 19th century.