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sofa

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/ˈsoʊfə/ · so-fa

A long seat or couch, typically with a back and usually upholstered.

Meanings

nounformal

A long seat or couch, typically with a back and usually upholstered.

ایک لمبی نشست یا کاؤچ، عام طور پر پیچھے کے ساتھ اور عموماً پوشیدہ ہوتی ہے۔

صوفہ

sofa

Synonyms

couchsetteebenchکاؤچسیٹبینچ

Antonyms

chairstoolottomanکرسیمقعدآرام کرسی

Common Collocations

  • leather sofa
  • modern sofa
  • sofa set

Example Sentences

The living room was furnished with a luxurious sofa.

لونگ روم کو ایک عیش و آرام کے صوفے سے سجاتا گیا تھا۔

Long room ko aik aish o aaram ke sofa se sajat gaya tha.

She prefers sitting on the sofa while reading.

وہ پڑھتے ہوئے صوفے پر بیٹھنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh parhtay huay sofa par baithna pasand karti hai.

The family gathered on the sofa to watch a movie.

خاندان صوفے پر ایک ساتھ فلم دیکھنے کے لیے جمع ہوا۔

Khandan sofa par aik saath film dekhne ke liye jama hua.

Easily Confused With

couch:While both refer to a long seat, 'couch' often implies a more casual or less formal piece than 'sofa'.

Word Family

upholstery
nounپوشاک
sofa bed
nounصوفہ بیڈ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sofa' as 'Sit On For Awhile'.

Imagine a cozy living room with a plush sofa in the center.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Arabic "صوفة" — a short or long seat

First known use: 17th century

The word 'sofa' originates from the Arabic word 'ṣūfah', which denotes a long seat or couch. It was adopted into Middle French before entering the English language.