story
beginnerA1/ˈstɔːri/ · sto-ry
An account of events or experiences, whether true or fictional.
Meanings
An account of events or experiences, whether true or fictional.
حوادث یا تجربات کا ایک بیان، چاہے وہ سچے ہوں یا خیالی۔
کہانی
kahani
Common Collocations
- short story
- true story
- fairy tale
Example Sentences
She told me a fascinating story about her travel adventures.
اس نے مجھے اپنے سفر کے تجربات کے بارے میں ایک دلچسپ کہانی سنائی۔
Us ne mujhe apne safar ke tajurbaat ke bare mein ek dilchasp kahani sunai.
The story captivated everyone in the room.
کہانی نے کمرے میں موجود سب کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کر لیا۔
Kahani ne kamray mein maujood sab ko apni taraf mutwajjah kar liya.
I love reading historical stories.
مجھے تاریخی کہانیاں پڑھنا پسند ہے۔
Mujhe tareekhi kahaniyan parhna pasand hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a story as a series of events that unfold like a movie.
Imagine a book opening and colorful images floating out, each representing a different part of a story.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتنے خواب تھے اور کتنے ارمان تھے کہانیوں کے ان دشت میں سب بے زار تھے
Kitne khwab the aur kitne armaan the Kahanion ke in dasht mein sab be-zar the
How many dreams and desires there were, In the desert of stories, everyone was weary.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کہانی کو سر سے نہ نکالو
Kahani ko sar se na nikalo
Don't take the story out of context.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "estorie" — historical account
First known use: 14th century
The word 'story' evolved from the Old French 'estorie', which was derived from Latin 'historia'. Over time, it has adapted into the English language, referring broadly to a narrative or account of events.