robber
beginnerA2/ˈrɑːbər/ · rob-ber
A person who steals from someone with the intent to permanently deprive them of their property.
Meanings
A person who steals from someone with the intent to permanently deprive them of their property.
ایک شخص جو کسی سے چوری کرتا ہے تاکہ اس کی ملکیت کو مستقل طور پر چھین لے۔
ڈاکو
daaku
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- armed robber
- masked robber
- bank robber
Example Sentences
The robber entered the bank and demanded money.
ڈاکو بینک میں داخل ہوا اور پیسے کا مطالبہ کیا۔
Daaku bank mein daakhil hua aur paison ka talab kiya.
The police arrested the robber after a long chase.
پولیس نے ایک طویل پیچھا کے بعد ڈاکو کو گرفتار کر لیا۔
Police ne aik taweel peecha ke baad daaku ko giraftar kar liya.
Many robberies occur at night when the streets are empty.
بہت سی چوری رات کے وقت ہوتی ہے جب سڑکیں خالی ہوتی ہیں۔
Bohat si chori raat ke waqt hoti hai jab sadkein khaali hoti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
The word 'robber' sounds like 'rob' plus 'er', someone who robs.
Visualize a masked man holding a bag full of stolen money.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور میں تو چالاکی ملتی ہے۔
Chur mein to chaalaki milti hai.
A thief often exhibits cleverness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "robbian" — to seize, take away
First known use: 14th century
The word 'robber' has evolved from the Old English 'robbian' meaning to take by force or seize. It has been used since the late 14th century.