hiding
intermediateB1/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ · hid-ing
the act of concealing oneself or something from view.
Meanings
the act of concealing oneself or something from view.
اپنے آپ کو یا کچھ چیز کو نظر سے چھپانے کا عمل۔
چھپنا
chhupna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- hiding place
- hiding spot
- hiding one's feelings
Example Sentences
She is hiding from her friends during the game of hide and seek.
وہ چھپکلی کے کھیل میں اپنے دوستوں سے چھپ رہی ہے۔
woh chhipkali ke khel mein apne doston se chhup rahi hai.
He found a great hiding spot behind the bushes.
اس نے جھاڑیوں کے پیچھے ایک بہترین چھپنے کی جگہ تلاش کی۔
us ne jhariyon ke peeche aik behtareen chhupne ki jaga talash ki.
Hiding one's emotions can lead to stress.
اپنے جذبات کو چھپانا تناؤ کا سبب بن سکتا ہے۔
apne jazbat ko chhupana tanav ka sabab ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine playing hide and seek, where the main goal is hiding.
A child hiding behind a large tree, peeking out.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں چھپاؤں، دل کے راز کو، یہ باتیں تُو جانتا ہے۔
kahan chhupaoon, dil ke raaz ko, yeh baatein tu jaanta hai.
Where do I hide the secrets of my heart, you know these matters well.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھپتے چھپاتے، کام ہوتا ہے۔
chhupte chhupate, kaam hota hai.
Often work gets done quietly and secretly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hydan" — to conceal
First known use: 15th century
The word 'hiding' comes from the Old English word 'hydan', which means to conceal or to keep out of sight. This term has evolved into its present form, indicating the act of keeping something out of view.