prostrate
intermediateB2/ˈprɒstreɪt/ · pros-trate
to lie flat on the ground face down, often as a sign of submission or worship
Meanings
to lie flat on the ground face down, often as a sign of submission or worship
زمین پر چہرہ نیچے رکھ کر لیٹنا، جو اکثر تسلیم یا عبادت کا اظہار ہوتا ہے
سجدہ
sajda
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- prostrate oneself
- prostrate in prayer
- prostrate position
Example Sentences
He chose to prostrate himself in prayer.
اس نے عبادت میں سجدہ کرنا منتخب کیا۔
Us ne ibaadat mein sajda karna muntakhib kiya.
In many cultures, people prostrate as a sign of respect.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، لوگ احترام کے نشان کے طور پر سجدہ کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat si saqafaton mein, log ehtearam ke nishan ke tor par sajda karte hain.
She was so moved by the ceremony that she felt compelled to prostrate.
وہ تقریب سے اتنی پُر اثر تھی کہ اسے سجدہ کرنے پر مجبور محسوس ہوا۔
Woh taqeeb se itni pur-asar thi ke use sajda karne par majboor mehsoos hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'prostrate' as lying down in humility.
Imagine a person bowing deeply during a prayer.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اہلِ وفا تو سجدوں میں رہتے ہیں، خود کو پھولوں کی طرح رنجور کر کے
Ahl-e-wafa to sajdon mein rehte hain, Khud ko phoolon ki tarah ranjoor kar ke
Those loyal ones dwell in prostrations, Humbling themselves like flowers with devotion.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سجدے سے سر جھکانا بہتر ہے
Sajde se sar jhukana behtar hai
It's better to bow your head in prostration.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "prostratus" — to throw down, lay flat
First known use: 15th century
The word 'prostrate' originated from the Latin 'prostratus', which means to throw down or lay flat. Over time, it has evolved to refer to the physical act of lying flat, especially in a religious context.