sermon
intermediateB1/ˈsɜːrmən/ · ser-mon
A formal discourse on religious or moral subject delivered to an assembled audience.
Meanings
A formal discourse on religious or moral subject delivered to an assembled audience.
ایک باقاعدہ تقریر جو مذہبی یا اخلاقی موضوع پر ایک مجمع کے سامنے پیش کی جاتی ہے۔
خطبه
khutba
Common Collocations
- Sunday sermon
- sermon on the mount
- fire and brimstone sermon
Example Sentences
The pastor delivered a powerful sermon on compassion.
پادری نے رحمت پر ایک طاقتور خطبہ دیا۔
Padri ne rehmat par ek taqatwar khutba diya.
Her sermon inspired many to change their ways.
اس کا خطبہ بہت سے لوگوں کو اپنے طریقے بدلنے کی ترغیب دی۔
Us ka khutba bohot se logon ko apne tareeqe badalne ki targhib di.
He listened intently to the sermon at the church.
اس نے چرچ میں خطبہ غور سے سنا۔
Us ne church mein khutba ghor se suna.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sermon' as speech that recommends moral behavior, like a 'serious' discussion.
Imagine a preacher standing at a pulpit delivering a sermon to a congregation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
الفاظ کا ہنر ہے خطبہ سنانا، نصیحت میں بسا ہے رب کا کرم پرانا۔
Alfaaz ka hunar hai khutba sunana, Nasihat mein basa hai Rabb ka karam purana.
It is an art to deliver a sermon, In advice lies the ancient grace of the Lord.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلے خود عمل کرو پھر دوسروں کو نصیحت کرو。
Pehle khud amal karo phir doosron ko nasihat karo.
First act yourself, then advise others.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sermo" — speech or discourse
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved from Latin, where 'sermo' referred to speech or discourse, into Middle English during the 14th century as it was adopted into religious contexts.