forgiveness
intermediateB1/fərˈgɪv.nəs/ · for-give-ness
The action of forgiving someone or being forgiven.
Meanings
The action of forgiving someone or being forgiven.
کسی کو معاف کرنے یا معاف کیے جانے کا عمل۔
معافی
maafi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- grant forgiveness
- seek forgiveness
- forgiveness of sins
Example Sentences
Forgiveness is essential for personal peace.
معافی ذاتی سکون کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Maafi zaati sukoon ke liye zaroori hai.
She found it difficult to grant him forgiveness.
اسے اسے معافی دینے میں مشکل ہوئی۔
Usay usay maafi dene mein mushkil hui.
True forgiveness comes from the heart.
سچی معافی دل سے آتی ہے۔
Sachi maafi dil se aati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'for-giving' as giving away your anger.
Picture two people shaking hands after a dispute, symbolizing reconciliation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خطا کا معاف کرنے والا انسان ہی بہترین ہے۔
Khata ka maaf karne wala insaan hi behtareen hai.
The one who forgives mistakes is the best of all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
معافی دیئے بغیر نہیں چلتا۔
Maafi diye baghair nahin chalta.
One cannot proceed without granting forgiveness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "forgiefnes" — to give completely
First known use: 12th century
The term evolved from Old English, reflecting the act of pardoning or releasing someone from the consequences of an offense.