Meanings
A type of insect related to butterflies, often nocturnal and attracted to light.
ایک نوع کا کیڑا جو پتنگوں سے متعلق ہے، اکثر رات کا اور روشنی کی طرف متوجہ ہوتا ہے۔
تتلی
titli
Common Collocations
- clothes moth
- moths and butterflies
Example Sentences
Moths are often attracted to bright lights at night.
تتلیاں اکثر رات کے وقت روشن روشنیوں کی طرف متوجہ ہوتی ہیں۔
Titliyan aksar raat ke waqt roshan roshniyon ki taraf mutawajja hoti hain.
Some moths can be quite destructive to clothing and fabrics.
کچھ تتلیاں کپڑوں اور تانے بانے کے لئے کافی نقصان دہ ہو سکتی ہیں۔
Kuch titliyan kapron aur taane bane ke liye kafi nuqsan dah ho sakti hain.
Moths undergo a similar lifecycle as butterflies.
تتلیاں بھی پروانوں کی طرح ایک مماثل زندگی کا گزر کرتی ہیں۔
Titliyan bhi parwanon ki tarah ek mumathil zindagi ka guzar karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a light bulb attracting a moth at night.
Imagine a moth fluttering around a street lamp.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "moððe" — moth, a type of insect
First known use: 14th century
The term 'moth' has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a wide range of insects, particularly those that were considered pests. Over the centuries, the word has evolved while retaining its elemental meaning related to these nocturnal creatures.