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medal

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/ˈmɛdəl/ · med-al

A piece of metal, usually round, given as an award for achievement.

Meanings

nounformal

A piece of metal, usually round, given as an award for achievement.

ایک دھاتی ٹکڑا، عام طور پر گول، جو کامیابی کے انعام کے طور پر دیا جاتا ہے۔

تمغہ

tamgha

Synonyms

awardtokenbadgeانعامنشانعلامت

Antonyms

censurepunishmentdisgraceسزاشرمذلت

Common Collocations

  • gold medal
  • silver medal
  • bronze medal

Example Sentences

She won a gold medal in the Olympics.

اس نے اولمپکس میں سونے کا تمغہ جیتا۔

Us ne Olympics mein sone ka tamgha jeeta.

He received a medal for his bravery.

اس نے اپنی بہادری کے لئے تمغہ حاصل کیا۔

Us ne apni bahaduri ke liye tamgha haasil kiya.

The medal was awarded during the ceremony.

یہ تمغہ تقریب کے دوران دیا گیا۔

Yeh tamgha tareeq ke doran diya gaya.

Easily Confused With

meddle:مداخلت کرنا مطلب کچھ میں دخل دینا ہے۔ تمغہ ایک انعام ہے۔

Word Family

medallist
nounتمغہ حاصل کرنے والا
medallion
nounتمغہ نما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a medal being awarded for a notable performance.

Imagine a shiny gold medal being placed around someone's neck.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حاصل کیا تمغہ جو بہادری کا، دل میں جوش لاتا ہے یہ سوا کیسا

Haasil kiya tamgha jo bahaduri ka, dil mein josh laata hai yeh sawa kaisa

The medal earned for bravery, stirs excitement within – what a privilege it is.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیک کام کا انعام

Naik kaam ka inaam

The reward of good deeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "medalia" — a reward or recognition

First known use: 15th century

The word 'medal' originates from Latin 'medalia', referring to a coin or token awarded for achievements.