sides
beginnerA2/saɪdz/ · si-des
the surfaces or areas that form the boundaries of an object
Meanings
the surfaces or areas that form the boundaries of an object
وہ سطحیں یا علاقے جو کسی چیز کی حدود بناتے ہیں
طرفیں
tarfein
Common Collocations
- left side
- right side
- side effects
Example Sentences
The box has four sides.
اس ڈبے میں چار طرفیں ہیں۔
Is dabay mein chaar tarfein hain.
She painted the sides of the wall.
اس نے دیوار کے پہلوؤں کو پینٹ کیا۔
Us ne deewar ke pehlon ko paint kiya.
There are many sides to this argument.
اس بحث کے کئی پہلو ہیں۔
Is behas ke kai pehlay hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that the sides of a box are like the walls of the room.
Imagine a box with four visible walls showing its sides.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک زاویے میں چھپے ہیں معانی کئی، کوئی اس طرف، کوئی اس طرف، کوئی ہر طرف ہے چاندنی۔
Har aik zaviye mein chhupe hain ma'aani kai, Koi is taraf, koi us taraf, koi har taraf hai chaandni.
Hidden meanings lie in every angle, Some are this way, some that way, some everywhere shines the moonlight.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلو کو چھوڑو، مرزا خود کو بچاؤ۔
Pehlu ko chhoro, Mirza khud ko bachao.
Leave the side, save yourself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "side" — a position or direction in relation to the main part
First known use: 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'side' meaning 'flank' or 'border', and has been used since the early Middle Ages.