palace
beginnerA1/ˈpæl.ɪs/ · pal-ace
A large and impressive building, often a residence for royalty or high-ranking officials.
Meanings
A large and impressive building, often a residence for royalty or high-ranking officials.
بہت بڑا اور متاثر کن عمارت، اکثر شاہی یا اعلیٰ اہلکاروں کے رہائش کے لئے.
محل
mahal
Common Collocations
- royal palace
- palace grounds
- historic palace
Example Sentences
The king resides in a magnificent palace.
بادشاہ ایک شاندار محل میں رہتا ہے۔
Badshah ek shandar mahal mein rehta hai.
The palace was built in the 18th century.
یہ محل اٹھارہویں صدی میں بنایا گیا تھا۔
Yeh mahal atharahvin sadi mein banaya gaya tha.
Tourists flock to see the grand palace.
سیاح بڑے محل کو دیکھنے کے لئے جمع ہوتے ہیں۔
Siyaha bade mahal ko dekhne ke liye jama hote hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a beautiful palace to remember the grandeur associated with the word.
Visualize a grand building with tall towers and elaborate designs.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محل کا بھی کیا عالم ہے، بس خالی ہیں در و دیوار
Mahal ka bhi kya aalam hai, bas khaali hain dar o deewar.
What is the situation of the palace, its walls and doors are empty.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محل میں بھوک نہیں رہتی
Mahal mein bhook nahi rehti
In a palace, hunger does not stay.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "palatium" — large house, palace
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from Latin to refer to a grand residence, especially of royalty or nobility, and is used metaphorically for any large and impressive building.