Meanings
A short period of time during which a group of people is temporarily allowed to leave a meeting or event.
ایک مختصر وقت جس کے دوران لوگوں کے گروہ کو ایک اجلاس یا واقعے سے عارضی طور پر چھوڑنے کی اجازت ہوتی ہے۔
وقفہ
waqfa
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Common Collocations
- school recess
- summer recess
- during recess
Example Sentences
Students often enjoy their recess by playing games outside.
طلبا اکثر اپنی وقفے کو باہر کھیل کر لطف اندوز ہوتے ہیں۔
Talaba aksar apni waqfa ko bahar khel kar lutf andoz hotay hain.
The teacher announced a recess after the first lesson.
استاد نے پہلے سبق کے بعد وقفہ اعلان کیا۔
Ustad ne pehle sabaq ke baad waqfa elan kiya.
During recess, students can socialize and relax.
وقفے کے دوران طلبا دوستی کر سکتے ہیں اور آرام کر سکتے ہیں۔
Waqfe ke dauran talaba dosti kar sakte hain aur aaram kar sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'recess' as a 'reset' for students during school.
Imagine children playing joyfully on a playground during recess.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "recessus" — a going back, retreat
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Latin 'recessus', moving into Middle French before entering English usage.