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spouse

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/spaʊs/ · spouse

A husband or wife in a marriage.

Meanings

nounformal

A husband or wife in a marriage.

شادی میں شوہر یا بیوی۔

زوج

zawaj

Formal: شریک زندگی

Synonyms

partnermatecompanionشریکساتھیمعاون

Antonyms

singledivorceewidowاکیلاطلاق شدہبیوہ

Common Collocations

  • supportive spouse
  • devoted spouse
  • equal spouse

Example Sentences

He is a loving spouse.

وہ ایک محبت کرنے والا شوہر ہے۔

Woh aik mohabbat karne wala shohar hai.

She thanked her spouse for the support.

اس نے اپنے شریک حیات کا شکریہ ادا کیا۔

Us ne apne shareek hayat ka shukriya ada kiya.

Finding a good spouse is important.

اچھے شریک کی تلاش کرنا اہم ہے۔

Achay shareek ki talash karna ahm hai.

Easily Confused With

spouse vs. house:A spouse is a partner in marriage, while a house is a physical structure for living.

Word Family

spousal
adjectiveزواجی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'spouse' as a puzzle piece that fits perfectly in the family picture.

A wedding ring symbolizing unity and partnership.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی جوڑی ہے، یہ دل کی بات ہے ساز زندگی کا، یہ سب سے خوبصورت رات ہے

Muhabbat ki jori hai, yeh dil ki baat hai Saaz zindagi ka, yeh sab se khoobsurat raat hai

It is a pair of love, it is the matter of the heart The melody of life, this is the most beautiful night

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک ہاتھ سے تالی نہیں بجتی

Ek haath se taali nahi bajti

One hand cannot clap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "espouse" — wife

First known use: 14th century

The word 'spouse' comes from the Old French 'espouse', which itself derives from Latin 'sponsus', meaning 'betrothed'. Over time, it has come to refer to either member of a married couple.