motto
intermediateB2/ˈmɒtəʊ/ · mot-to
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose.
Meanings
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose.
ایک مختصر جملہ یا فقرہ جو کسی عقیدے یا مقصد کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
نعرہ
nara
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- personal motto
- school motto
- company motto
Example Sentences
The school's motto is 'Knowledge is Power'.
اسکول کا نعرہ ہے 'علم طاقت ہے'۔
School ka nara hai 'Ilm taqat hai'.
His personal motto is to never give up.
اس کا ذاتی نعرہ کبھی ہار نہ ماننا ہے۔
Us ka zaati nara kabhi haar na maana hai.
The company adopted a new motto to inspire its employees.
کمپنی نے اپنے ملازمین کو متاثر کرنے کے لیے ایک نیا نعرہ اپنایا۔
Company ne apne mulazmin ko mutasir karne ke liye ek naya nara apnaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Motto sounds like 'motto a lot' – remember it as something you say often, a guiding phrase.
Picture a banner with a powerful statement written on it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
روشنی کی طرف چلنا ہے، ایک مقصد کا نعرہ ہے، جو دیوانے منزل کو پانے چلے، ان کا نعرہ ہے۔
Roshni ki taraf chalna hai, aik maqsad ka nara hai, Jo deewanay manzil ko paanay chale, un ka nara hai.
To walk towards the light, is a motto of purpose, Those madmen who set out to attain their destination, have this motto.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نعرہ لگانے سے مقصد حاصل نہیں ہوتا۔
Nara lagane se maqsad hasil nahi hota.
Merely shouting a motto does not achieve the purpose.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "motto" — a word or phrase that expresses a principle
First known use: 15th century
The word 'motto' is derived from the Latin word 'muttum', meaning 'to mutter or speak'. Over time, it has evolved in modern languages to signify a guiding principle or saying.