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soldier

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/ˈsoʊldʒər/ · sol-dier

A person who serves in an army.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who serves in an army.

ایک شخص جو فوج میں خدمت کرتا ہے۔

سپاہی

sipahi

Synonyms

warriorfightercombatantجنگجوپہلوانشہید

Antonyms

civiliannoncombatantغیر فوجیامن پسند

Common Collocations

  • soldier's duty
  • brave soldier
  • trained soldier

Example Sentences

The soldier displayed great courage in battle.

سپاہی نے میدانِ جنگ میں بڑی بہادری کا مظاہرہ کیا۔

Sipahi ne maidan-e-jang mein bari bahaduri ka muzahira kiya.

Every soldier must follow the orders of their commanding officer.

ہر سپاہی کو اپنے کمانڈر کے احکامات ماننے چاہئیں۔

Har sipahi ko apne commander ke ahkam maaney chahiyein.

The soldier returned home after serving his country for years.

سپاہی کئی سال ملک کی خدمت کرنے کے بعد گھر لوٹا۔

Sipahi kai saal mulk ki khidmat karne ke baad ghar lota.

Easily Confused With

sailor:A sailor works on a ship, while a soldier serves in an army.

Word Family

soldiering
nounسپاہ گری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a soldier standing guard with a sword.

Picture a soldier in uniform during a parade.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سپاہی کی شان کو نہ جاننا، جو زندگی دے کے چلا گیا۔

Sipahi ki shaan ko na jaan na, jo zindagi de ke chala gaya.

Do not underestimate the soldier's honor, who gave his life and departed.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سپاہی نہ ہو تو جنگ کا کیا فائدہ؟

Sipahi na ho to jang ka kya faida?

What is the benefit of war without a soldier?

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "soudier" — one who serves in the army

First known use: 14th century

The term originated from the Old French word 'soudier', which referred to one who served in military ranks. It evolved through Latin influences.