special
intermediateB1/ˈspɛʃəl/ · spe-cial
Designed for a particular purpose or occasion; unique or distinct in relation to others.
Meanings
Designed for a particular purpose or occasion; unique or distinct in relation to others.
کسی خاص مقصد یا موقع کے لیے بنایا گیا؛ دوسروں کے مقابلے میں منفرد یا ممتاز۔
خاص
khaas
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- special occasion
- special treatment
- special attention
Example Sentences
This cake is for a special celebration.
یہ کیک خاص جشن کے لیے ہے۔
Yeh cake khaas jashn ke liye hai.
She received special recognition for her hard work.
اسے اپنی محنت کے لیے خاص ایوارڈ ملا۔
Usay apni mehnat ke liye khaas award mila.
There is a special exhibit at the museum this week.
اس ہفتے میوزیم میں خصوصی نمائش ہے۔
Is hafte museum mein khusoosi numaish hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'special' as something that stands out from the ordinary.
Imagine a sparkling star that represents something unique.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، دیکھو تو سرِ پیراہن کچھ خاص ہے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Dekho to sar-e-pirahen kuch khaas hai
Thousands of desires, each so intense that one could die for it; look, there's something special about the garment.
— Mirza Ghalib, Divan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاص باتیں خاص لوگوں کے لیے
Khaas baatein khaas logon ke liye
Special things are for special people.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "specialis" — particular, specific
First known use: 14th century
The term 'special' evolved through Middle English from the Old French 'special', adapting to denote distinctive attributes.