patriotic
intermediateB1/ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/ · pa-tri-o-tic
Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Meanings
Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
اپنی قوم کے لئے وفاداری ظاہر کرنے والا یا اس کی حمایت کرنے والا.
حب الوطن
hubb-e-watan
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Common Collocations
- patriotic fervor
- patriotic duty
- patriotic songs
Example Sentences
He felt a patriotic duty to serve in the military.
اس نے فوج میں خدمت کرنے کی ایک حب الوطنی کی ذمہ داری محسوس کی.
Us ne fauj mein khidmat karne ki ek hubb-e-watan ki zimmedari mehsoos ki.
The parade was marked by patriotic displays and symbols.
پریڈ حب الوطن کے مظاہروں اور علامتوں سے بھری ہوئی تھی.
Parade hubb-e-watan ke muzahiro aur alamaaton se bhari hui thi.
Patriotic songs played as they celebrated the national holiday.
حب الوطن کے نغمے بج رہے تھے جب انہوں نے قومی تعطیل منائی.
Hubb-e-watan ke naghme baj rahe the jab unhon ne qaumi ta'atil manai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'patriot' waving a flag to remember the feeling of being patriotic.
Envision a person standing proudly with their country's flag during a national celebration.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری پہچان ہے وطن، میں وطن کی بات کرتا ہوں
Meri pehchaan hai watan, main watan ki baat karta hoon
My identity is my country, I speak of my homeland.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کی سب سے بڑی مثال حب الوطن ہے
Niki ki sab se badi misaal hubb-e-watan hai
The greatest example of goodness is patriotism.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "patriōtēs" — parent or fellow countryman
First known use: 18th century
The term 'patriotic' evolved from the Greek word 'patriōtēs', which referred to a fellow citizen or countryman, reflecting a sense of loyalty to one's homeland.