affection
beginnerA1/əˈfɛkʃən/ · af-fec-tion
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
Meanings
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
نرمی کے ساتھ محبت یا پسندیدگی کا احساس۔
محبت
muhabbat
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- show affection
- express affection
- feel affection
Example Sentences
She showed her affection for him by giving him a hug.
اس نے اسے گلے لگا کر اپنی محبت ظاہر کی۔
Us ne ise gale laga kar apni muhabbat zahir ki.
His affection for his family is very evident.
اس کی محبت اپنے خاندان کے لئے بہت واضح ہے۔
Us ki muhabbat apne khandan ke liye bohat wazeh hai.
They expressed their affection through kind words and gestures.
انہوں نے محبت بھری باتوں اور اشاروں کے ذریعے اپنی محبت کا اظہار کیا۔
Unhon ne muhabbat bhari baton aur isharon ke zariye apni muhabbat ka izhar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of affection as 'a feeling that makes you act in a caring way'.
Imagine a warm hug that conveys love and warmth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahi hai fark jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, for whom we would die upon seeing.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محبت کی جڑ صبر ہے۔
muhabbat ki jarr sabr hai.
The root of love is patience.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "affectio" — to influence or move
First known use: 14th century
The word 'affection' has evolved from the Latin term 'affectio', which refers to a state of having emotions or feelings toward someone or something.