Meanings
A husband or wife in a marriage.
شادی میں شوہر یا بیوی۔
زوج
zawaj
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.
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💡 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.