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niqab

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/nɪˈkɑːb/ · ni-qab

A face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face, leaving only the eyes visible.

Meanings

nounformal

A face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face, leaving only the eyes visible.

ایک چہرے کا نقاب جو کچھ مسلم خواتین پہنتی ہیں، جو چہرے کو ڈھانپتا ہے، صرف آنکھیں نظر آتی ہیں۔

نقاب

niqab

Synonyms

face veilburqahijabچہرے کا پردہبرقعہحجاب

Antonyms

exposureuncoveringبرہنہکھلا

Common Collocations

  • traditional niqab
  • niqab style
  • niqab wearer

Example Sentences

The niqab is worn by some women as a sign of modesty.

نقاب بعض خواتین کی طرف سے عفت کی علامت کے طور پر پہنا جاتا ہے۔

niqab baaz khawatein ki taraf se ifat ki alamatein ke tor par pehna jata hai.

In some cultures, the niqab is considered a symbol of faith.

بعض ثقافتوں میں، نقاب کو ایمان کی علامت سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

baaz saqafatoun mein, niqab ko iman ki alamatein samjha jata hai.

Wearing a niqab can be a personal choice for some women.

نقاب پہننا کچھ خواتین کے لیے ذاتی انتخاب ہو سکتا ہے۔

niqab pehna kuch khawatein ke liye zaati intikhab ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

hijab:The hijab is a headscarf that covers the hair and neck, while the niqab covers the face.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'niqab' as a 'neat covering' for the face.

Imagine a woman wearing a niqab, with just her eyes visible.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "نقاب" — face veil

First known use: 15th century

The word 'niqab' has its roots in Arabic, where it refers to a type of face covering that is worn by some Muslim women as a form of modesty.