priestly
intermediateB2/ˈpriːstli/ · priest-ly
Relating to or characteristic of a priest.
Meanings
Relating to or characteristic of a priest.
پادری سے متعلق یا پادری کی خصوصیات رکھنے والا۔
پادری
padri
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- priestly duties
- priestly order
- priestly office
Example Sentences
He dedicated his life to priestly duties.
اس نے اپنی زندگی پادری کے فرائض کے لیے وقف کر دی۔
Us ne apni zindagi padri ke faraiz ke liye waqf kar di.
The priestly order held a significant role in the community.
پادریوں کا گروہ کمیونٹی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتا تھا۔
Padriyon ka giroh community mein aik ahem kirdar ada karta tha.
Her priestly office required a deep understanding of the scriptures.
اس کے پادری کے دفتر کو مقدس متون کی گہری سمجھ کی ضرورت تھی۔
Is ke padri ke dafter ko muqaddas matoon ki gehri samajh ki zaroorat thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'priest' in a 'ly' manner.
Imagine a priest in ecclesiastical robes performing a ceremony.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری پادری کی اوڑھنی میں ہے، صدائیں مسیحا کی۔
Meri padri ki oodhni mein hai, sadaain Masiha ki.
In my priestly shawl, there are echoes of the Messiah.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پادری کا لباس کبھی جھوٹا نہیں ہوتا۔
Padri ka libaas kabhi jhootah nahi hota.
The attire of a priest is never false.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "prestre" — priest
First known use: 15th century
The term 'priestly' has its origins in Old French and has evolved in English to describe characteristics or attributes associated with priests.