affable
intermediateB1/ˈæf.ə.bəl/ · af-fa-ble
Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.
Meanings
Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.
دوستانہ، خوش اخلاق، اور بات چیت کرنے میں آسان۔
دوستانہ
dosti na
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- affable nature
- affable personality
- affable manner
Example Sentences
He is an affable gentleman who makes everyone feel comfortable.
وہ ایک دوستانہ آدمی ہے جو ہر کسی کو آرام دہ محسوس کراتا ہے۔
Woh aik dosti na aadmi hai jo har kisi ko aaram deh mehsoos karata hai.
The affable host welcomed all the guests with a warm smile.
دوستانہ میزبان نے تمام مہمانوں کا گرم مسکراہٹ کے ساتھ استقبال کیا۔
Dosti na maizban ne tamam mehmanon ka garam muskurahat ke sath isteqbaal kiya.
Her affable demeanor instantly put everyone at ease.
اس کی دوستانہ طرز عمل فوراً ہی سب کو آرام دہ بنا دیتی ہے۔
Us ki dosti na tarz amal foran hi sab ko aaram deh bana deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'affable' as someone who is easy to 'talk' to, just like 'able' to engage in conversation.
Visualize a warm, smiling person standing at a door, welcoming guests with open arms.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوست دنیا کے سب سے بڑے دولت مند ہیں۔
Dost duniya ke sab se bade daulat mand hain.
Friends are the greatest wealth in the world.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "affabilis" — easy to speak to
First known use: 15th century
The word 'affable' originated from the Latin word 'affabilis', which combines 'ad' (to) and 'fari' (speak). It has retained its meaning of being approachable and easy to converse with throughout its history.