Meanings
An act against divine law; a wrongdoing.
ایک ایسا عمل جو الہٰی قانون کے خلاف ہو؛ ایک غلطی۔
گناہ
gunah
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- original sin
- sins of omission
- forgive one's sins
Example Sentences
He confessed his sins to the priest.
اس نے پادری کے سامنے اپنے گناہوں کا اعتراف کیا۔
Us ne paadri ke saamne apne gunahoon ka aitiraaf kiya.
In many cultures, sin is considered a serious offense.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، گناہ کو ایک سنجیدہ جرم سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Bohat si saqafatoun mein, gunah ko aik sanjeeda jurm samjha jata hai.
To ask for forgiveness is an important part of addressing one's sins.
معافی مانگنا اپنے گناہوں کا سامنا کرنے کا ایک اہم حصہ ہے۔
Maafi maangna apne gunahoon ka saamna karne ka aik aham hissa hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sin' as something you wouldn't want to admit.
Imagine a scale where good and bad deeds are weighed.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بہت گناہ ہیں میرے، ثواب کی امید رکھنا
Bohat gunah hain mere, sawaab ki umeed rakhna
I have many sins, yet please hope for my reward.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیکی کرکے دریا میں ڈال
Neki karke dariya mein daal
Do good deeds and forget about them.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "synne" — error, offense
First known use: 8th century
The word 'sin' is derived from the Old English 'synne', which refers to an offense or wrongdoing. Over time, it has been used in various religious contexts to describe acts against divine law.