north
beginnerA1/nɔːrθ/ · north
The direction along a meridian towards the North Pole.
Meanings
The direction along a meridian towards the North Pole.
وہ سمت جو قطب شمال کی طرف جاتی ہے۔
شمال
shimaal
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- north pole
- north wind
- north star
Example Sentences
The north is often associated with cold weather.
شمال کو اکثر سردی کے موسم سے جوڑا جاتا ہے۔
Shimaal ko aksar sardi ke mausam se jora jata hai.
The compass needle points to the north.
کمپاس کی سوئی شمال کی طرف اشارہ کرتی ہے۔
Kampas ki soyi shimaal ki taraf ishaara karti hai.
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
ہم پہاڑوں تک پہنچنے کے لیے شمال کی طرف سفر کیا۔
Hum pahadon tak pohanchne ke liye shimaal ki taraf safar kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the North Star as your guide to remember the direction.
Picture a snow-covered landscape when you think of the north.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "norð" — the direction toward the North Pole
First known use: 15th century
The term 'north' is derived from Old English 'norð', which has cognates in several Germanic languages. Traditionally, this direction is associated with cold climates and is one of the four cardinal directions.