Meanings
Showing a lack of common sense; foolish.
عقلی کمی دکھانا؛ بے وقوفی۔
بے وقوف
be-waqoof
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- silly mistake
- silly joke
- silly behavior
Example Sentences
Making a silly mistake can happen to anyone.
بے وقوفی جیسی غلطی کسی بھی شخص سے ہو سکتی ہے۔
Be-waqoofi jaisi ghalati kisi bhi shakhs se ho sakti hai.
She told a silly joke that made everyone laugh.
اس نے ایک بے وقوفانہ مذاق کیا جو سب کو ہنسانے لگا۔
Us ne aik be-waqoofana mazaq kiya jo sab ko hansanay laga.
He made a silly choice that led to problems.
اس نے ایک بے وقوفانہ انتخاب کیا جس کی وجہ سے مسائل پیدا ہوئے۔
Us ne aik be-waqoofana intekhab kiya jis ki wajah se masail paida huay.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a silly clown doing foolish acts.
A clown making goofy faces and falling over.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے وقوف کا کام بے وقوفی ہے۔
Be-waqoof ka kaam be-waqoofi hai.
Foolishness begets foolishness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sælig" — happy, blessed
First known use: 12th century
The word 'silly' originally meant 'happy' or 'blessed' in Old English, but over time it evolved to refer to foolishness or lack of sense.