meaning
beginnerA2/ˈmiːnɪŋ/ · mean-ing
the definition or significance of something; what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action.
Meanings
the definition or significance of something; what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action.
کسی چیز کی وضاحت یا اہمیت؛ کسی لفظ، متن، تصور یا عمل کا مطلب کیا ہے۔
معنی
ma'ni
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Common Collocations
- literal meaning
- figurative meaning
- meaning of life
Example Sentences
The meaning of the poem is deeply philosophical.
نظم کا معنی گہرائی سے فلسفیانہ ہے۔
Nazm ka ma'ni gehraai se falsafiyana hai.
What is the meaning of this word in Urdu?
اس لفظ کا اردو میں کیا معنی ہے؟
Is lafz ka Urdu mein kya ma'ni hai?
Understanding the meaning of a text is essential for full comprehension.
ایک متن کے معنی کو سمجھنا مکمل تفہیم کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Ek matn ke ma'ni ko samajhna mukammal tafheem ke liye zaroori hai.
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✍️ Urdu Poetry
پھر ملنا ہے تجھ سے، جب ہوگی بات کچھ تعلیم کی پھر سمجھوں گا میں، معنی زندگی کے کچھ تعلیم کی
Phir milna hai tujh se, jab hogi baat kuch talim ki Phir samjhoon ga mein, ma'ni zindagi ke kuch talim ki
I shall meet you again when there will be a conversation about education; then I will understand the meaning of life through that education.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سمجھنا ہے تو پڑھو
Samajhna hai to padho
To understand, read.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mænan" — to signify, to have a purpose
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English with the root meaning to intend or signify.