Meanings
Known by many people; renowned.
بہت سے لوگوں کے ذریعہ جانا جانے والا؛ مشہور۔
مشہور
mashhoor
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- famous author
- famous painter
- famous landmark
Example Sentences
She is a famous singer in her country.
وہ اپنے ملک کی ایک مشہور گلوکارہ ہے۔
Woh apne mulk ki aik mashhoor gulukarah hai.
The famous painting attracts thousands of visitors.
مشہور پینٹنگ ہزاروں زائرین کو متوجہ کرتی ہے۔
Mashhoor painting hazaron zairiin ko mutawajeh karti hai.
He became famous after writing his first novel.
وہ اپنی پہلی ناول لکھنے کے بعد مشہور ہوگیا۔
Woh apni pehli novel likhne ke baad mashhoor hogaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Fame is like a flame that lights up in front of everyone.
Imagine a star being celebrated on a stage.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سُنا ہے کہ شہر میں بڑی مشہوری ہے، مگر ان دلمیں سب کو پانا مشکل ہے۔
Suna hai keh sheher mein bari mashhoori hai, Magar in dilon mein sab ko pana mushkil hai.
It is said that there is great fame in the city, But to gain it in these hearts is difficult.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مشہور آدمی کی بات مشہور ہوجاتی ہے۔
Mashhoor aadmi ki baat mashhoor ho jaati hai.
What a famous person says becomes famous.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "famosus" — celebrated, renowned
First known use: 14th century
The word 'famous' has evolved from Latin 'famosus', which means celebrated or renowned.