narrator
intermediateB1/ˈnɛrəˌteɪtər/ · nar-ra-tor
A person who tells a story, especially in a book or film.
Meanings
A person who tells a story, especially in a book or film.
ایک شخص جو کہانی سناتا ہے، خاص طور پر کتاب یا فلم میں۔
کہانی سنانے والا
kahani sunanay wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- first-person narrator
- unreliable narrator
- omniscient narrator
Example Sentences
The narrator explained the character's motives thoroughly.
کہانی سنانے والے نے کردار کے ارادے کو مکمل طور پر بیان کیا۔
Kahani sunanay wale ne kirdar ke irade ko mukammal tor par bayan kiya.
In this novel, the narrator has a unique perspective.
اس ناول میں، کہانی سنانے والا منفرد نقطہ نظر رکھتا ہے۔
Is novel mein, kahani sunanay wala manfird nuqta nazar rakhta hai.
The narrator's voice added depth to the story.
کہانی سنانے والے کی آواز نے کہانی میں گہرائی پیدا کر دی۔
Kahani sunanay wale ki awaaz ne kahani mein gehraai paida kar di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a narrator as the 'narrator' of your life's story.
Picture a storyteller sitting around a campfire, captivating an audience.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی داستانیں دہراتا، سنانے والا خوابوں کی زبان میں بات کرتا ہے۔
Mohabbat ki dastaanen deharata, sunanay wala khwabon ki zuban mein baat karta hai.
Reciting the tales of love, the narrator speaks in the language of dreams.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو سنے گا وہ سمجھے گا
Jo sunay ga woh samjhay ga
He who listens will understand.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "narrator" — one who tells a story
First known use: 16th century
The term evolved from the Latin 'narrator,' which is derived from 'narratio', meaning 'to tell'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century.