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mating

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/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ · ma-ting

The act of pairing for reproduction.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of pairing for reproduction.

تولید نسل کے لیے جوڑنے کا عمل۔

مُلاپ

mulaap

Formal: تولید نسل کا عمل

Synonyms

pairingbondingcouplingجوڑناملناباہمی تعلق

Antonyms

separationdisconnectiondivorceعلیحدگیفصلطلاق

Common Collocations

  • mating season
  • mating pair
  • mating call

Example Sentences

The mating season for many birds begins in spring.

بہت سے پرندوں کے ملاپ کا موسم بہار میں شروع ہوتا ہے۔

Bohat se parindon ke mulaap ka mausam Bahar mein shuru hota hai.

Mating rituals can vary significantly among different species.

ملاپ کی رسومات مختلف اقسام میں نمایاں طور پر مختلف ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Mulaap ki rasmiyat mukhtalif aqsam mein numainda tor par mukhtalif ho sakti hain.

The researchers observed the mating behavior of the species in a controlled environment.

محققین نے ایک کنٹرول شدہ ماحول میں اس قسم کے ملاپ کے رویے کا مشاہدہ کیا۔

Muhaqqiqeen ne aik control shuda mahol mein is qism ke mulaap ke rawaye ka mushahida kiya.

Easily Confused With

meeting:Mating refers specifically to reproduction, while meeting pertains to coming together for discussion or interaction.

Word Family

mate
nounجوڑا
mated
adjectiveملحق
mating call
nounملاپ کا نعرہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mating' as the 'meeting' of two individuals for a special purpose.

Imagine two animals coming together during a specific season.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اجڑ گئے شجر تو خستہ ہوا منظر، ملاپ کا جوش سہنے کو ہے یہ دل

Ujar gaye shajar to khasta hua manzar, Mulaap ka josh sahne ko hai yeh dil.

When the trees wither, the scene becomes fragile, This heart is ready to endure the enthusiasm of union.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا تاثر آخری تاثر ہوتا ہے

Pehela taseer aakhri taseer hota hai.

The first impression is the last impression.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "gemetta" — to meet, to mate

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mating' evolved from Old English and Middle English usage to denote the pairing of organisms for reproduction.