covering
intermediateB1/ˈkʌv.ər.ɪŋ/ · cov-er-ing
Something that covers or conceals, especially a material layer or surface.
Meanings
Something that covers or conceals, especially a material layer or surface.
کچھ جو ڈھانپتا یا چھپاتا ہے، خاص طور پر ایک مادی تہہ یا سطح۔
ڈھانپنا
dhāpnā
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- protective covering
- covering letter
- tarpaulin covering
Example Sentences
The table had a beautiful fabric covering.
میز پر ایک خوبصورت کپڑے کا ڈھانپ تھا۔
Mez par aik khoobsurat kapray ka dhāmp tha.
He put a covering over the food to keep it fresh.
اس نے کھانے پر ڈھانپنے کے لیے ایک چیز رکھی۔
Us ne khānay par dhāpnay ke liye aik cheez rakhi.
The covering of the sculpture helps protect it from the elements.
مجسمے کی ڈھانپ اسے عناصر سے بچانے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔
Mujasimay ki dhāmp ise ʿanāṣir se bachānay mein madad deti hai.
Easily Confused With
To place something over or upon, to protect, or to conceal.
کچھ کو اوپر یا اوپر رکھنا، محفوظ کرنے یا چھپانے کے لیے۔
ڈھانپنا
dhāpnā
Common Collocations
- covering fire
- carefully covering
- covering for someone
Example Sentences
She is covering the dish with a lid.
وہ ڈش کو ڈھکن سے ڈھانپ رہی ہے۔
Woh dish ko dhakkan se dhāpnay rahi hai.
They are covering the windows with curtains.
وہ کھڑکیوں کو پردوں سے ڈھانپ رہے ہیں۔
Woh khidkiyon ko pardon se dhāp rahe hain.
He is covering the project with a detailed report.
وہ پروجیکٹ کو ایک تفصیلی رپورٹ کے ساتھ ڈھانپ رہا ہے۔
Woh project ko aik tafseelī report ke sath dhāp raha hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of covering as a protective shield, like an umbrella over your head.
Imagine an umbrella providing cover from rain.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پہلا ہے چمن، جس کے خاک پر تو چلتا ہے،<br>پھر سایہ بھر جگہ ہے، تیری سوچوں کا ڈھانپ چلتا ہے۔
Pehla hai chaman, jiskay khāk par tu chalta hai, <br>phir sāyah bhar jagah hai, terī sochōn kā dhāmp chalta hai.
The first is a garden, where you walk on the dust, <br>then there's a shaded place, where your thoughts roam under cover.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈھانپ دھونڈتا ہے
dhānp dhondtā hai
One who covers seeks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "coverir" — to cover
First known use: 14th century
The word 'covering' has evolved from the Old French 'coverir', which means to cover or protect. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.