cover
intermediateB1/ˈkʌvər/ · cov-er
to place something upon or over something else, to conceal or protect.
Meanings
to place something upon or over something else, to conceal or protect.
کسی چیز کے اوپر یا اس کے اوپر کسی چیز کو رکھنا، چھپانا یا حفاظت کرنا۔
ڈھانپنا
dhanpna
Common Collocations
- cover a book
- cover costs
- cover someone's back
Example Sentences
Can you cover the table with a cloth?
کیا تم میز کو cloth سے ڈھانپ سکتے ہو؟
Kya tum mez ko cloth se dhanp sakte ho?
They need to cover the expenses for the project.
انہیں منصوبے کے خرچوں کو پورا کرنا ہوگا۔
Unhein mansube ke kharchon ko poora karna hoga.
The artist decided to cover the old painting with a new layer.
فنکار نے پرانی پینٹنگ پر ایک نئی پرت ڈالنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Fankar ne purani painting par aik nayi parat daalnay ka faisla kiya.
Easily Confused With
a thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.
ایسی چیز جو کسی چیز کے اوپر، گرد یا ارد گرد ہوتی ہے، خاص طور پر کسی چیز کے تحفظ یا چھپانے کے لیے۔
ڈھانپنا
dhanpna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- book cover
- cover story
- cover charge
Example Sentences
The book cover was designed beautifully.
کتاب کا ڈھانپنا خوبصورتی سے ڈیزائن کیا گیا تھا۔
Kitaab ka dhanpna khoobsurati se design kiya gaya tha.
He used a blanket as a cover on the cold night.
اس نے سرد رات میں ڈھانپنے کے لیے کمبل کا استعمال کیا۔
Us ne sard raat mein dhanpne ke liye kambal ka istemal kiya.
The cover of the journal holds a lot of information.
میگزین کا ڈھانپنا بہت ساری معلومات رکھتا ہے۔
Magazine ka dhanpna bohat saari maalumat rakhta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a blanket that covers you from the cold.
Imagine a cozy blanket covering you on a cold night.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جب تک نہ چھپے کوئی راز, دلوں میں رہے نہ عشق کی آواز۔
Jab tak na chhupe koi raaz, dilon mein rahe na ishq ki awaaz.
As long as no secret is hidden, the love's voice will not remain in hearts.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چھپتا ہے وہی ہے بچتا ہے
Jo chhupata hai wahi hai bachta hai
He who conceals, survives.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "cuvrir" — to cover
First known use: 14th century
The word 'cover' has evolved from the Old French term 'cuvrir', reflecting its use in various contexts over time including physical and metaphorical applications.