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hospitable

intermediateB1

/hɒsˈpɪtəbl/ · hos-pi-ta-ble

Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.

مہمانوں یا غیر لوگوں کے حوالے سے دوستانہ اور خوش آمدید。

مہمان نواز

mehmaan nawaz

Synonyms

welcomingfriendlyaccommodatingدوستانہخوش آمدیداحسن

Antonyms

unfriendlyhostileinhospitableدشواربے زارغیر مہمان نواز

Common Collocations

  • hospitable environment
  • hospitable people
  • hospitable climate

Example Sentences

The hosts were incredibly hospitable, making us feel at home.

مالک بہت مہمان نواز تھے، انہوں نے ہمیں گھر جیسا احساس دلایا۔

Maalik bohat mehman nawaz they, unhon ne humein ghar jaisa ehsaas dilaya.

In hospitable regions, travelers often find warm welcomes.

مہمان نواز علاقوں میں، مسافر اکثر گرم استقبال پاتے ہیں۔

Mehmaan nawaz ilaaqon mein, musafir aksar garm isteqbaal paate hain.

Her hospitable nature made everyone feel comfortable.

اس کی مہمان نواز فطرت نے سب کو آرام دہ محسوس کرایا۔

Us ki mehmaan nawaz fitrat ne sab ko aaraam de mehsoos karaya.

Easily Confused With

hospitable vs. inhospitable:Hospitable means welcoming and friendly whereas inhospitable refers to an unwelcoming and harsh environment.

Word Family

hospitality
nounمہمان نوازی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a hospitable host who always welcomes guests warmly.

Imagine a cozy home with a warm fireplace and a friendly host greeting you at the door.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوش آمدید کہتا ہوں میں آپ کو، مہمان نواز ہوں، دروازہ مَیں کھولتا ہوں۔

Khush aamdeed kehta hoon main aap ko, Mehmaan nawaz hoon, darwaza main kholta hoon.

I welcome you, I am hospitable, I open the door.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مہمان کو خدا کا واسطہ دینا چاہیے۔

Mehmaan ko Khuda ka wasta dena chahiye.

One should honor the guest like a command from God.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "hospitabilis" — worthy of a guest

First known use: 15th century

The term originates from the Latin 'hospitabilis', which was associated with the idea of receiving guests. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe welcoming and friendly environments.