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idiomaticity

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/ˌɪdiəˈmætɪsɪti/ · id-i-o-mat-i-ci-ty

The quality of being idiomatic, especially in the context of language, referring to expressions or phrases that are characteristic of a particular language and not easily translated.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being idiomatic, especially in the context of language, referring to expressions or phrases that are characteristic of a particular language and not easily translated.

زبان کے اندر محاوروں یا اسلوب کی خصوصیت، خاص طور پر ایسی عبارتیں یا فقرے جو کسی خاص زبان کے لئے مخصوص ہوں اور آسانی سے ترجمہ نہیں ہو سکتے۔

محاورہ پن

mahawira pan

Synonyms

idiomatic expressionfigurative languagecolloquialismمحاورہاصطلاحعربی جملہ

Antonyms

literalnessclaritydirectnessلفظی پنوضاحتسیدھی بات

Common Collocations

  • high level of idiomaticity
  • speech with idiomaticity
  • learning idiomaticity

Example Sentences

Her speech was full of idiomaticity, reflecting her deep understanding of the language.

اس کی گفتگو محاورہ پن سے بھرپور تھی، جو اس کی زبان کی گہری سمجھ کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

Us ki guftagu mahawira pan se bharpur thi, jo us ki zuban ki gehri samaj ko zahir karta hai.

Idiomaticity is key to mastering a new language and sounding natural.

محاورہ پن ایک نئی زبان کو سیکھنے اور قدرتی طور پر بولنے کے لئے کلیدی حیثیت رکھتا ہے۔

Mahawira pan ek nai zuban ko seekhne aur qudrati tor par bolne ke liye kulidi haisiyat rakhta hai.

Teachers emphasize the importance of idiomaticity in language acquisition.

اساتذہ زبان سیکھنے میں محاورہ پن کی اہمیت پر زور دیتے ہیں۔

Asatza zuban seekhne mein mahawira pan ki ahmiyat par zor dete hain.

Easily Confused With

idiom:An idiom is a specific expression or phrase that has a figurative meaning, whereas idiomaticity refers to the overall characteristic of using idioms in language.

Word Family

idiom
nounمحاورہ
idiomatic
adjectiveمحاوراتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of idiomaticity as the 'flavor' of a language that makes it unique.

Imagine a colorful tapestry woven with different idioms and expressions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زبان کی ہر بات میں ہے محاورے کی خوشبو، اس کے بغیر نہ ہو فرحت دل کی رنجوری۔

Zaban ki har baat mein hai mahawray ki khushbu, is ke bagair na ho farhat dil ki ranjoori.

In every word of the language, there is the fragrance of idioms; without them, the heart's joy is dulled.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محاورے زبان کی زینت ہیں۔

Mahawray zaban ki zeenat hain.

Idioms are the adornment of language.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "idiom" — a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning

First known use: 20th century

The term 'idiomaticity' evolved from 'idiom', which has been used since the Middle Ages to describe expressions that are peculiar to a particular language.