prayer
beginnerA1/prɛər/ · pray-er
A solemn request or expression of thanks addressed to a deity.
Meanings
A solemn request or expression of thanks addressed to a deity.
خدا کے سامنے اظہار تشکر یا دعا کا ایک سنجیدہ عمل۔
نماز
namaz
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- silent prayer
- morning prayer
- prayer of thanks
Example Sentences
He said a prayer for his sick friend.
اس نے اپنے بیمار دوست کے لیے دعا کی۔
Us ne apne bimaar dost ke liye dua ki.
Many people find comfort in prayer during tough times.
بہت سے لوگ مشکل وقت میں نماز میں سکون پاتے ہیں۔
Boht se log mushkil waqt mein namaz mein sukoon pate hain.
She leads the evening prayer at the community center.
وہ کمیونٹی سینٹر میں شام کی نماز کی امامت کرتی ہے۔
Woh community center mein shaam ki namaz ki imamat karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'prayer' is like 'prey' for your soul, as it seeks connection with the divine.
Imagine someone kneeling with hands together in front of a glowing light.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تجھ سے مانگی ہے دعا، دل کی حالت بتائی ہے نماز میں ہے راز، جو تیری روضہ کو سنائی ہے
Tujh se maangi hai dua, dil ki haalat batai hai Namaz mein hai raaz, jo teri roza ko sunaai hai
I have asked for a prayer from You, revealed the state of my heart. In prayer lies a secret, that has been told to Your shrine.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا قدم دعا ہے
Pehla qadam dua hai
The first step is prayer.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "precarium" — obtained by begging
First known use: 14th century
The word 'prayer' derives from the Latin word 'precarium,' which means 'something requested, begged for.' Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'preiere,' leading to the modern English usage.