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massages

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/məˈsɑːʒɪz/ · mas-sages

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

health wellness recreation

Meanings

nounformal

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

جسم کے پٹھوں کو رگڑنے اور گوندھنے کا عمل تاکہ تناؤ کو کم کریں اور آرام کو فروغ دیں۔

مساج

masaaj

Synonyms

therapy manipulation treatmentعلاجچالنرمی

Antonyms

tension stress painتناؤدکھتکلیف

Common Collocations

spa massages
deep tissue massage
relaxation massage

Example Sentences

After a long day at work, I enjoy getting massages to relax.

کام کے ایک طویل دن کے بعد، مجھے آرام کرنے کے لیے مساج کروانا پسند ہے.

Kaam ke aik taweel din ke baad, mujhe aaraam karne ke liye masaaj karwana pasand hai.

Spa massages can significantly reduce stress levels.

اسپا مساج تناؤ کی سطح کو نمایاں طور پر کم کر سکتی ہے.

Spa masaaj tanaav ki satah ko numaya tor par kam kar sakti hai.

Many people believe that massages are beneficial for both body and mind.

بہت سے لوگ مانتے ہیں کہ مساج جسم اور ذہن دونوں کے لیے فائدہ مند ہیں.

Bohat se log maante hain ke masaaj jism aur zehan dono ke liye faida mand hain.

Easily Confused With

massive:While 'massages' refers to physical manipulation for relaxation, 'massive' describes something very large or heavy.

Word Family

massage

verbمساج کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'massages' as a way to 'melt away' your stress.

Imagine someone lying on a massage table, with soothing music and scented oils in the air.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر درد کی مساج کرے جو دل کا ہو چارہ سہارا، ریحانہ ہے خوشی کا جو مساج ہے، سوز پکارا۔

Har dard ki masaaj kare jo dil ka ho chaara sahaara, Rihana hai khushi ka jo masaaj hai, sooz pikaara.

A remedy for every pain is the massage of the heart; the relief of happiness is the massage, a call to the soul.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہمارے ہاتھوں کی مساج سے جسموں کو سکون ملتا ہے۔

Hamare haathon ki masaaj se jismon ko sukoon milta hai.

The massage of our hands brings peace to the bodies.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "masser" — to knead or handle

First known use: 19th century

The word 'massage' comes from the French term 'masser', which itself is derived from the Arabic 'mash', meaning to touch or to press.