introduction
intermediateB1/ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/ · in-tro-duc-tion
The action of introducing something or someone.
Meanings
The action of introducing something or someone.
کسی چیز یا شخص کو متعارف کرانے کی کارروائی۔
تعارف
taaruf
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Common Collocations
- introduction to a topic
- self-introduction
- introduction letter
Example Sentences
The introduction of the book captured my attention immediately.
کتاب کا تعارف نے میری توجہ فوراً ہی حاصل کر لی۔
Kitaab ka taaruf ne meri tawajjo foran hi haasil kar li.
He gave a brief introduction about himself before starting the presentation.
اس نے پیشکش شروع کرنے سے پہلے اپنے بارے میں ایک مختصر تعارف دیا۔
Us ne peshkash shuru karne se pehle apne bare mein ek mukhtasir taaruf diya.
In the introduction, the author outlines the main themes of the story.
تعارف میں، مصنف کہانی کے مرکزی موضوعات کے خطوط بھی بیان کرتا ہے۔
Taaruf mein, musannif kahani ke markazi mawazaat ke khatoot bhi bayan karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'intro' as the starting point of a conversation.
Imagine a person standing up to introduce themselves at a party.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دل کے تجربہ سے کبھی بھی خالی نہیں رہتا، ہر بات میں کوئی تعارف ہوتا ہے۔
Dil ke tajurba se kabhi bhi khali nahi rehta, Har baat mein koi taaruf hota hai.
The heart is never devoid of experience, There is always an introduction in every matter.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک شروع کر کے بد ختم نہ کر۔
Naik shuru kar ke bad khatam na kar.
Do not end badly what you began well.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "introductio" — a leading in
First known use: 14th century
The word 'introduction' comes from Latin 'introductio', which was formed from 'introducere', meaning 'to lead in'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally in the context of bringing something into view.