scent
beginnerA2/sɛnt/ · scent
A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
Meanings
A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
ایک مخصوص خوشبو، خاص طور پر جو خوشگوار ہو۔
خوشبو
khushboo
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- scent of flowers
- scent of perfume
- pleasant scent
Example Sentences
The scent of roses filled the air.
گلاب کی خوشبو نے فضا کو بھر دیا۔
Gulab ki khushboo ne faza ko bhar diya.
She wore a scent that reminded me of summer.
اس نے ایک خوشبو لگائی جو مجھے گرمیوں کی یاد دلاتی تھی۔
Us ne ek khushboo lagai jo mujhe garmiyon ki yaad dilati thi.
The scent of fresh bread is irresistible.
تازہ روٹی کی خوشبو ناقابلِ مزاحمت ہے۔
Taaza roti ki khushboo naqaabil-e-mazaahamat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'scent' as a close friend to 'smell'. They go hand in hand.
Imagine a field of flowers, each with its own distinct scent.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشبو کے جہاں میں ہیں ہم اے دوست پھولوں کی طرح مہکتے ہیں ہم
Khushboo ke jahan mein hain hum ae dost Phoolon ki tarah mahakte hain hum
In the world of scents, we exist, O friend We bloom and fragrance like flowers.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوشبو ایک شہر کا نقشہ کھینچتی ہے
Khushboo aik sheher ka naqsha khenchti hai
A scent draws the outline of a city.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "sentir" — to feel, perceive
First known use: 14th century
The word 'scent' derives from the Old French 'sentir' which means to feel or perceive, emphasizing the sensory experience associated with smell.