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mountain

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/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ · moun-tain

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

Meanings

nounformal

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

زمین کی اس بڑی قدرتی بلندی جس کا ماحول سے تیز کونا ہوتا ہے؛ ایک بڑی کھڑی پہاڑی۔

پہاڑ

pahaad

Synonyms

hillpeaksummitڈھلوانچوٹیسر

Antonyms

valleyplainlowlandوادیمیداندشت

Common Collocations

  • mountain range
  • rocky mountain
  • mountain climbing

Example Sentences

The mountain was covered in snow during the winter months.

سردیوں کے مہینوں میں پہاڑ برف سے ڈھکا ہوا تھا۔

Sardiyon ke mahino mein pahaad baraf se dhaka hua tha.

We went hiking in the mountains last weekend.

ہم پچھلے ہفتے کے آخر میں پہاڑوں میں پیدل چلے گئے۔

Hum pichlay hafte ke aakhir mein pahadon mein paidal chale gaye.

The mountain's summit was breathtaking.

پہاڑ کی چوٹی کا منظر دلکش تھا۔

Pahaad ki choti ka manzar dilkash tha.

Easily Confused With

hill:A hill is generally smaller and less steep compared to a mountain.

Word Family

mountaineer
nounپہاڑ چڑھنے والا
mountainous
adjectiveپہاڑی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

Imagine a majestic mountain with snow-capped peaks.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پہاڑوں کی چوٹیوں سے اپنی منزل کو دیکھا ہے، ہر سختی کے بعد ایک نئے راستے کو سیکھا ہے۔

Pahaadon ki chotiyaan se apni manzil ko dekha hai, Har sakhti ke baad ek naye raste ko seekha hai.

I have seen my destination from the peaks of the mountains, After every hardship, I learned a new path.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہاڑوں کے پیچھے بھی سبزہ ہے

Pahaadon ke peeche bhi sabza hai

There is greenery even behind the mountains.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "montana" — mountainous region

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mountain' has its roots in Old French 'montagne', which derives from Latin 'montana', meaning 'mountainous region'. Over time, it has evolved in English to refer specifically to large landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings.