sand
beginnerA1/sænd/ · sand
A loose granular substance, resulting from the erosion of rocks.
Meanings
A loose granular substance, resulting from the erosion of rocks.
ایک ڈھیلا دانہ دار مادہ، جو چٹانوں کے زوال سے نتیجہ خیز ہوتا ہے۔
ریت
rait
Common Collocations
- beach sand
- sand dune
- sandpaper
Example Sentences
The children played in the soft sand on the beach.
بچے ساحل پر نرم ریت میں کھیلے۔
Bachay sahil par naram rait mein kheley.
The sand in the desert can be very hot.
صحرا کی ریت بہت گرم ہو سکتی ہے۔
Sahra ki rait bohat garm ho sakti hai.
She filled the bottle with sand to make it heavier.
اس نے بوتل کو ریت سے بھرا تاکہ وہ بھاری ہو جائے۔
Us ne bottle ko rait se bhara taake woh bhaari ho jaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of warm beach sand when remembering the word 'sand'.
A sunny beach with fine golden sand.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ریت میں اقبال کی شان دیکھتے ہیں، شہیدوں کے لہو کی نشان دیکھتے ہیں۔
Rait mein Iqbal ki shaan dekhte hain, Shaheedon ke lahoo ki nishaan dekhte hain.
In the sand, we see the glory of Iqbal, We see the mark of the blood of martyrs.
— Allama Iqbal, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ریت پر لکیر
rait par lakeer
A line drawn on sand (indicating something temporary).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sanda" — sand
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'sand' has its roots in the Old English 'sanda', which referred to the granular material found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds. It has retained a similar meaning throughout its evolution.