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nightfall

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/ˈnaɪtfɔːl/ · night-fall

the time in the evening when daylight starts to fade and darkness begins to set in

Meanings

nounformal

the time in the evening when daylight starts to fade and darkness begins to set in

شام کا وقت جب روشنی مدھم ہونا شروع ہوتی ہے اور تاریکی آنے لگتی ہے

رات کا اندھیرا

raat ka andhera

Synonyms

dusktwilighteventideغروبشامڈھلتا ہوا وقت

Antonyms

daybreakdawnmorningصبحدن کا آغازروشنی

Common Collocations

  • at nightfall
  • nightfall approaches
  • nightfall descends

Example Sentences

We will meet at nightfall near the river.

ہم شام کے وقت دریا کے قریب ملیں گے۔

Hum shaam ke waqt darya ke qareeb milenge.

The sky turned orange at nightfall.

رات کا اندھیرا آنے پر آسمان نارنجی ہو گیا۔

Raat ka andhera aane par aasman naranji ho gaya.

Animals become more active at nightfall.

رات کے اندھیرے میں جانور زیادہ متحرک ہو جاتے ہیں۔

Raat ke andhere mein janwar zyada mutaharik ho jate hain.

Easily Confused With

nightfall vs. twilight:Nightfall refers specifically to the beginning of night, while twilight describes the period of dim light before nightfall.

Word Family

night
nounرات
fall
verbگرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Picture the sun setting as night falls.

Imagine the horizon turning dark with stars appearing as night overtakes the day.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ رات کا اندھیرا ہے جو چاند کی روشنی کو چھپاتا ہے، گزر گئے ہیں دن، پھر یہ لمحے بھی آتے ہیں۔

Yeh raat ka andhera hai jo chaand ki roshni ko chhupata hai, Guzar gaye hain din, phir yeh lamhe bhi aate hain.

This is the darkness of night that hides the moonlight, The days have passed, yet these moments also come.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

رات کو کام کرنے والے صبح کی روشنی پاتے ہیں۔

Raat ko kaam karne wale subah ki roshni paate hain.

Those who work at night see the light of morning.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nihtfalle" — the falling of night

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Old English roots, combining 'night' and 'fall' to describe the transition from day to night.