Meanings
Not bright or clear; lacking in light.
روشن یا واضح نہیں؛ روشنی کی کمی.
مدھم
madham
Common Collocations
- dim light
- dim glow
- dimly lit
Example Sentences
The room was dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.
کمرہ مدھم روشنی میں تھا، جو ایک آرام دہ ماحول بنا رہا تھا۔
Kamra madham roshni mein tha, jo ek aaram da mahol bana raha tha.
Her memories of the past seemed dim and far away.
ماضی کی اس کی یادیں مدھم اور دور محسوس ہوتی تھیں۔
Mazi ki us ki yaadein madham aur door mehsoos hoti thi.
He has a dim understanding of the complex issues.
اس کی پیچیدہ مسائل کی مدھم سمجھ تھی۔
Us ki pechida masail ki madham samaj thi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dim bulb that emits little light.
Envision a poorly lit room where shadows dominate.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dimm" — dark, obscure
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'dimm' meaning dark or obscure.