surprise
intermediateB1/sərˈpraɪz/ · sur-pri-se
An unexpected event or situation that causes astonishment.
Meanings
An unexpected event or situation that causes astonishment.
ایک غیر متوقع واقعہ یا صورت حال جو حیرت کا باعث بنتی ہے۔
حیرت
hairat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pleasant surprise
- big surprise
- surprise party
Example Sentences
The surprise party really thrilled her.
حیرت کی پارٹی نے واقعی اسے خوش کردیا۔
Hairat ki party ne waqai use khush kar diya.
To my surprise, I won the competition.
میرے لیے حیرت کی بات یہ تھی کہ میں نے مقابلہ جیت لیا۔
Mere liye hairat ki baat yeh thi ke maine muqabala jeet liya.
His arrival was a delightful surprise.
اس کی آمد ایک خوشگوار حیرت تھی۔
Us ki aamad aik khushgawar hairat thi.
Easily Confused With
To cause someone to feel astonishment or shock by doing something unexpected.
کسی کو حیرت یا صدمے محسوس کرنے پر مجبور کرنا ایک غیر متوقع کام کر کے۔
حیران کرنا
hairan karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- surprise someone
- surprise guests
- surprise party planning
Example Sentences
They planned to surprise her on her birthday.
انہوں نے اس کے جنم دن پر اسے حیران کرنے کا منصوبہ بنایا۔
Unhoon ne is ke janam din par use hairan karne ka mansuba banaya.
I was surprised by the news.
میں اس خبر سے حیران ہوا۔
Main is khabar se hairan hua.
Do not surprise me with bad news.
مجھے بری خبر سے حیران نہ کرو۔
Mujhe buri khabar se hairan na karo.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a surprise party where the guests unexpectedly pop out!
Picture a party where the lights turn on and everyone shouts 'surprise!'
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق سے ہے سب کہیں حیرت، عشق ہے اور حیرت ہے، چاہت کا عالم نہ پوچھ، عشق میں سب حال سنا ہے
Ishq se hai sab kahin hairat, ishq hai aur hairat hai, chahat ka aalam na pooch, ishq mein sab haal suna hai.
In love, there is surprise everywhere; love is and is full of surprises, the state of affection is unasked, all states have been narrated in love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حیرت کی بات نہ کرو
Hairat ki baat na karo
Do not talk of surprises.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "surprendre" — to overtake, catch unaware
First known use: 14th century
The word passed into Middle English from Old French, evolving to its current form over centuries.