Meanings
nounformal
The male reproductive cell in animals.
جانوروں میں مردانہ تولیدی خلیہ۔
سپرم
sperm
Formal: نطفہ
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sperm cell
- sperm donation
- sperm count
Example Sentences
Sperm is essential for fertilization.
سپرم زچگی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Sperm zchagi ke liye zaroori hai.
The sperm travels through the female reproductive system.
سپرم مادہ تولیدی نظام میں سفر کرتا ہے۔
Sperm maadah tawleedi nizam mein safar karta hai.
A low sperm count can affect fertility.
کم سپرم کی تعداد زچگی پر اثر ڈال سکتی ہے۔
Kam sperm ki ta'adad zchagi par asar daal sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
spermic:Spermic refers to substances that kill or immobilize sperm, while sperm is the male reproductive cell itself.
Word Family
spermatogenesis
nounسپرماتوگنesis
spermatocyte
nounسپرماتوسائٹ
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of sperm as a seed for new life.
Imagine a tiny swimmer racing towards an egg.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "sperma" — seed
First known use: 14th century
The word 'sperm' originated from the Greek word 'sperma', which means seed, and has been used in English since the late 14th century.