spoils
intermediateB1/spɔɪlz/ · spoil-s
Goods or valuables taken from a defeated enemy in war.
Meanings
Goods or valuables taken from a defeated enemy in war.
وہ سامان یا مال جو ایک شکست خوردہ دشمن سے جنگ میں حاصل کیا جاتا ہے۔
غنائم
ghanaaim
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- war spoils
- spoils of victory
- distribution of spoils
Example Sentences
The army returned home with the spoils of their victory.
فوج نے اپنی فتح کے غنائم کے ساتھ گھر واپس لوٹنا شروع کیا۔
Fauj ne apni fatah ke ghanaaim ke saath ghar wapas lautna shuru kiya.
The spoils from the raid were divided among the soldiers.
چھاپے کے غنائم کو سپاہیوں میں تقسیم کیا گیا۔
Chhaapay ke ghanaaim ko sipahiyon mein taqseem kiya gaya.
They celebrated their victory with the spoils laid out for all to see.
انہوں نے اپنی فتح کا جشن منایا اور غنائم کو سب کے سامنے پیش کیا۔
Unhon ne apni fatah ka jashn manaya aur ghanaaim ko sab ke samne pesh kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'spoils' as in 'sweet spoils of victory' to associate it with rewards.
Imagine a soldier returning with chests of gold and treasure after a victorious battle.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنستے چہرے لوتے ہیں غنائم کی خوشبو،\nفتح کی داستانوں میں چھپا ہے یہ جادو
Hinstay chehray lote hain ghanaaim ki khushboo,\nFatah ki dastanon mein chhupa hai ye jadoo.
Smiling faces collect the fragrance of spoils,\nIn the tales of victory, this magic is concealed.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غنائم کا پیچھا کیا تو نقصان ہوا
Ghanaaim ka peecha kiya to nuqsan hua
Chasing spoils resulted in losses.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "espoille" — loot or profit
First known use: 14th century
The term has transitioned from its historical use to describe reward or benefits accumulated, particularly in the context of war or conflict.