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cleanliness

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/ˈklɛnlinəs/ · clean-li-ness

The state of being clean or free from dirt.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being clean or free from dirt.

صاف ہونے یا گندگی سے پاک ہونے کی حالت۔

صفائی

safaai

Formal: صفائیColloquial: نظافت

Synonyms

tidinessneatnesspurityنفاستصفائیپاکیزگی

Antonyms

dirtinesspollutionmessinessگندگیآلودگینافرمائی

Common Collocations

  • personal cleanliness
  • cleanliness standards
  • cleanliness of surroundings

Example Sentences

Cleanliness is essential for good health.

صفائی اچھی صحت کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Safaai achi sehat ke liye zaroori hai.

Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen is very important.

باورچی خانے میں صفائی برقرار رکھنا بہت اہم ہے۔

Bawarchi khanay mein safaai barqarar rakhna bohat aham hai.

Children should be taught the importance of cleanliness.

بچوں کو صفائی کی اہمیت سکھائی جانی چاہئے۔

Bachon ko safaai ki ahmiyat sikhai jani chahiye.

Easily Confused With

clean:Clean is the adjective form, while cleanliness is the noun form.

Word Family

clean
adjectiveصاف
cleanse
verbصاف کرنے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'cleanliness' by associating it with 'clear'.

Imagine a sparkling clean room with everything in order.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صاف رہو خوش رہو

safa rahoo khush rahoo

Stay clean, stay happy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "clǣne" — pure, bright

First known use: 14th century

The word 'cleanliness' evolved from the Old English word 'clǣne' meaning pure. Over time, it came to signify both personal hygiene and general tidiness.