talisman
intermediateB2/ˈtælɪzmən/ · tal-is-man
An object, typically inscribed, that is believed to have magical powers and bring good luck.
Meanings
An object, typically inscribed, that is believed to have magical powers and bring good luck.
ایک ایسی چیز، جو عام طور پر کندہ ہوتی ہے، جس پر یقین کیا جاتا ہے کہ اس میں جادوئی طاقتیں ہیں اور یہ خوش قسمتی لاتی ہے۔
طلسم
talaasm
Common Collocations
- lucky talisman
- magical talisman
- protective talisman
Example Sentences
He carried a talisman for good luck during the journey.
اس نے سفر کے دوران خوش قسمتی کے لئے ایک طلسم اٹھا رکھا تھا۔
Us ne safar ke dauran khush qismati ke liye ek talaasm utha rakha tha.
The amulet she wore was thought to be a powerful talisman.
جو تعویذ وہ پہنتی تھی وہ ایک طاقتور طلسم سمجھا جاتا تھا۔
Jo taweez woh pehenti thi woh ek taqatwar talaasm samjha jata tha.
Many cultures have their own unique talismans to ward off evil.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں برائی سے بچنے کے لئے اپنے منفرد طلسم ہوتے ہیں۔
Bahut si saqafatoun mein burai se bachne ke liye apne munfarid talaasm hote hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'talisman' as your lucky charm that brings you good fortune.
Picture a small, ornate object hanging from a necklace or in a pocket that is believed to protect you.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوابوں میں جب بھی آیا خوابِ طلسم، / سچائی نے گویا کب کا ردّ کر دیا۔
Khwaabon mein jab bhi aaya khwab-e-talaasm, / Sachai ne gaya kab ka rad kar diya.
Whenever the dream of the talisman came in dreams, / Truth had already rejected it.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نذرانہ دینے والا ہمیشہ کمایا ہے۔
Nazrana dene wala hamesha kamaya hai.
The giver of an offering has always prospered.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Arabic "طلاسم (ṭalāsim)" — magical symbols
First known use: 14th century
The word 'talisman' is derived from the Arabic 'ṭalāsim', which refers to magical symbols and has influenced various cultures through history.