passage
intermediateB1/ˈpæsɪdʒ/ · pas-sage
A portion or section of a written work, particularly a piece of literature.
Meanings
A portion or section of a written work, particularly a piece of literature.
تحریری کام کا ایک حصہ یا سیکشن، خاص طور پر ادب کا ایک ٹکڑا۔
گزرگاہ
guzargah
Common Collocations
- literary passage
- passage of time
- passage from one state to another
Example Sentences
The teacher asked the students to analyze the passage from the novel.
اُستاد نے طلبہ سے کہا کہ ناول کے عبارت کا تجزیہ کریں۔
Ustaad ne talba se kaha ke novel ke ibarat ka tajziya karein.
In the last passage of the poem, the poet expresses deep sorrow.
شعر کے آخری عبارت میں، شاعر گہری غم کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔
She'r ke aakhri ibarat mein, shayar gehri gham ka izhar karta hai.
This passage highlights the key themes of the story.
یہ عبارت کہانی کے اہم موضوعات کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔
Yeh ibarat kahani ke ahem mauzuaat ko ujagar karti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a passage as a path through a piece of writing.
Visualize a corridor that leads through a library of books.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گزرگاہِ عشق میں، بنے ہیں ہم بھی مسافروں کی طرح
Guzargah-e-ishq mein, bane hain hum bhi musafiron ki tarah
In the passage of love, we have also become like travelers.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رستہ کا پتھر ہٹانا
Rasta ka patthar hataana
To remove obstacles in the path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "passage" — a passing, passage, way
First known use: 14th century
The word 'passage' comes from the Old French 'passage', derived from 'passer' meaning 'to pass'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.