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leaf

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/liːf/ · leaf

The typically green structure of a plant that is attached to a stem or branch, involved in photosynthesis.

Meanings

nounformal

The typically green structure of a plant that is attached to a stem or branch, involved in photosynthesis.

پودے کی وہ عمومی سبز ساخت جو تنا یا شاخ کے ساتھ منسلک ہوتی ہے، اور روشنی کی موجودگی میں فوٹو سنٹسس میں شامل ہوتی ہے۔

پتے

patay

Synonyms

foliagefrondbladeپتےپتہپتی

Antonyms

stemtrunkتنہدرخت کا تنے

Common Collocations

  • leaf of a tree
  • green leaf
  • falling leaves

Example Sentences

The leaf turned yellow in autumn.

پتہ خزاں میں پیلا ہو گیا۔

Patta khizan mein peela ho gaya.

Leaves are essential for photosynthesis.

پتے فوٹو سنٹسس کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Patay photosynthesis ke liye zaroori hain.

The leaf fell gently to the ground.

پتہ آہستہ زمین پر گرا۔

Patta aahista zameen par gira.

Easily Confused With

leaflet:A leaflet is a printed sheet of paper or a small book, while a leaf is a part of a plant.

Word Family

leaves
nounپتے
leafy
adjectiveپتوں دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a green leaf floating in the air.

Picture a tree with vibrant green leaves swaying in the wind.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پتے گرتے ہیں تو درخت نہیں گرتا۔

Patay girte hain to darakht nahi girta.

When leaves fall, the tree does not fall.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "leáf" — foliage, leaf

First known use: before 12th century

The word has been used since the early medieval period to denote the foliage of plants and trees.