actor
beginnerA2/ˈæktər/ · ac-tor
A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
Meanings
A person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
ایک شخص جو کھیلوں، فلموں یا ٹیلی ویژن شوز میں اداکاری کرتا ہے۔
اداکار
adaakar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- stage actor
- film actor
- voice actor
Example Sentences
The actor delivered an outstanding performance in the play.
اداکار نے کھیل میں شاندار کارکردگی پیش کی۔
Adaakar ne khel mein shandar karkardagi pesh ki.
She aspires to become a famous actor one day.
وہ ایک دن مشہور اداکار بننے کی خواہش رکھتی ہے۔
Woh aik din mashhoor adaakar banne ki khwahish rakhti hai.
The actor received an award for his role in the movie.
اداکار کو فلم میں اپنے کردار کے لیے انعام ملا۔
Adaakar ko film mein apne kirdar ke liye inaam mila.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'actor' by associating it with 'action' as they perform actions.
Imagine a stage with bright lights and an actor performing energetically.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ پوچھو حال میری عادت کے لاعلم ہیں، زندگی ہے ایک ڈرامہ، سبھی ہیں اداکار یہاں۔
Na poocho haal meri aadat ke laa'ilm hain, Zindagi hai aik drama, sabhi hain adaakar yahan.
Do not ask about my condition, they are oblivious, Life is a drama, here all are actors.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "actor" — one who acts
First known use: 15th century
The word 'actor' is derived from the Latin 'actor,' which means 'doer' or 'one who acts.' It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who performs in plays.