Meanings
A person who receives or entertains guests.
ایک شخص جو مہمانوں کا استقبال یا مہمان نوازی کرتا ہے۔
میزبان
meizbaan
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- host a party
- host a meeting
- host an event
Example Sentences
She was a wonderful host during the dinner party.
وہ شام کے کھانے کی تقریب کے دوران بہترین میزبان تھیں۔
Woh shaam ke khanay ki taqreeb ke doran behtareen meizbaan thin.
The host welcomed all the guests with a smile.
میزبان نے تمام مہمانوں کا مسکراہٹ کے ساتھ استقبال کیا۔
Meizbaan ne tamaam mehmaanon ka muskurahat ke saath aikstiqbaal kiya.
He was the host of the popular talk show.
وہ مشہور ٹاک شو کے میزبان تھے۔
Woh mashhoor talk show ke meizbaan the.
Easily Confused With
To receive or entertain guests.
مہمانوں کا استقبال یا مہمان نوازی کرنا۔
مہمان نوازی کرنا
mehmaan nawazee karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- host a dinner
- host a podcast
- host a seminar
Example Sentences
They decided to host a charity event to help those in need.
انہوں نے ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کے لئے خیرات کا پروگرام کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Unhon ne zaroorat mando ki madad ke liye khairat ka program karne ka faisla kiya.
Can you host the meeting for us this week?
کیا آپ اس ہفتے ہمارے لیے میٹنگ کا انعقاد کر سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap is haftay hamare liye meeting ka ainhidaad kar sakte hain?
We continue to host events every month.
ہم ہر مہینے تقریبیں منعقد کرتے ہیں۔
Hum har maheenay taqreebain manaqid karte hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'host' as someone who throws the best parties.
Imagine a friendly person opening their door to welcome guests.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر دل دے ویکھ ہووے یہ میزبانی کرن آندے نے
Har dil de vekho howe yeh meizbaani karan aande ne
Every heart welcomes those who come to host.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مہمان کو خفا نہ کرو
Mehman ko khafa na karo
Do not anger the guest.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "hoste" — stranger or guest
First known use: 14th century
The word 'host' has evolved from Old French 'hoste', which originates from Latin 'hospes' meaning stranger or guest. It has been used in English since the 14th century.