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rosary

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/ˈroʊzəri/ · ro-sa-ry

A string of beads, often used in prayer or meditation, particularly in Christianity and some other religions.

Meanings

nounformal

A string of beads, often used in prayer or meditation, particularly in Christianity and some other religions.

ایک مالا جو عموماً دعا یا مراقبے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے، خاص طور پر عیسائیت اور کچھ دیگر مذاہب میں۔

مالا

maala

Synonyms

prayer beadschapletmeditation beadsنماز کی مالامراقبے کی مالادعا کی مالا

Common Collocations

  • rosary beads
  • saying the rosary
  • devotional rosary

Example Sentences

He prayed with his rosary in hand.

اس نے اپنے ہاتھ میں مالا لے کر دعا کی۔

Us ne apne haath mein maala le kar dua ki.

The rosary is often seen as a symbol of faith.

مالا اکثر ایمان کی علامت کے طور پر دیکھی جاتی ہے۔

Maala aksar imaan ki alamat ke tor par dekhi jati hai.

She offered her rosary as a gift to her friend.

اس نے اپنی مالا اپنے دوست کو تحفے کے طور پر دی۔

Us ne apni maala apne dost ko tohfa ke tor par di.

Easily Confused With

rosary vs. rosarium:Rosary refers to the prayer beads, while rosarium is the term used for a garden of roses.

Word Family

rosary prayer
nounمالا کی دعا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'rosary' as a connection to the repetition of prayers like counting flowers.

Visualize a string of beautiful beads linked together, symbolizing a flow of prayers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا کے نام سے بہت سی مالائیں ہیں اس دنیا میں, پر میری رگوں میں تیرا نام ہے، یہ میری مالا ہے۔

Khuda ke naam se bahut si malaen hain is duniya mein, Par meri ragoon mein tera naam hai, yeh meri maala hai.

In the name of God, there are many rosaries in this world, But your name flows in my veins, this is my rosary.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سچی دعا کبھی رد نہیں ہوتی۔

Sachi dua kabhi rad nahi hoti.

A sincere prayer is never rejected.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rosarium" — a garden of roses

First known use: Middle Ages

The term 'rosary' originates from the Latin word 'rosarium,' meaning 'rose garden,' and has been adapted in various languages to refer to the string of prayer beads used in devotion.