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mask

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/mɑːsk/ · mask

A covering for the face, often worn for disguise, protection, or entertainment.

Meanings

nounformal

A covering for the face, often worn for disguise, protection, or entertainment.

چہرے کے لیے ایک ڈھکن، جو اکثر چھپانے، حفاظت یا تفریح کے لیے پہنا جاتا ہے۔

ماسک

mask

Synonyms

face coveringdisguisefacemaskچہرہ ڈھانپنے کا سامانپردہڈھکن

Antonyms

revealdisclosureexposureافشاءکشفظاہر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • surgical mask
  • theatrical mask
  • face mask

Example Sentences

She wore a mask to protect herself from the virus.

اس نے وائرس سے بچنے کے لیے ماسک پہنا۔

Us ne virus se bachne ke liye mask pehna.

The actor's mask added to the drama of the performance.

اداکار کا ماسک پرفارمنس کے ڈرامے میں اضافہ کر گیا۔

Aadaakar ka mask performance ke drama mein izafa kar gaya.

Masks are often used during carnivals and festivals.

ماسک اکثر میلے اور تہواروں کے دوران استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

Mask aksar mele aur tehwaron ke doran istemal hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

masking:Mask refers to an object worn on the face, while masking can also refer to the act of covering or concealing something.
verbformal

To cover or conceal the face with a mask.

چہرے کو ماسک سے ڈھانپنا یا چھپانا۔

ماسک لگانا

mask lagana

Synonyms

coverobscureconcealچھپاناپیش کرنامخفی کرنا

Antonyms

revealexposeuncoverظاہر کرناکھولنابیان کرنا

Common Collocations

  • mask one's emotions
  • mask a wound

Example Sentences

He decided to mask his identity for safety.

اس نے حفاظت کے لیے اپنی شناخت کو چھپانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne hifazat ke liye apni shanakht ko chhupane ka faisla kiya.

The soldiers wore masks while handling hazardous materials.

فوجیوں نے خطرناک مواد سے نمٹنے کے دوران ماسک پہنے۔

Faujiyon ne khatarnaak mawaad se nimatne ke doran mask pehne.

She masked her disappointment with a smile.

اس نے مسکراہٹ کے ساتھ اپنی مایوسی کو چھپایا۔

Us ne muskurahat ke sath apni mayoosi ko chhupaya.

Easily Confused With

masking:Masking is the act of covering or hiding something, while mask is the object used for this purpose.

Word Family

unmask
verbبی نقاب کرنا
masquerade
nounنقاب پوشی
masking
nounماسکنگ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mask as a protective cover that you can use anytime.

Imagine a person wearing a colorful mask at a festival.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پرتو چہرہ, ہے سو وطن کا راز, ان کا ہر بات میں ہے, چہرہ چھپایا ہوا

Partoo chehra, hai so watan ka raaz, un ka har baat mein hai, chehra chhupaya hua

The face is a secret of the homeland; their every word carries a hidden face.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماسک پہن کر اپنی پہچان چھپاؤ

Mask pehn kar apni pehchaan chhupao

Hide your identity by wearing a mask.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "masque" — a covering for the face

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mask' originates from the Old French 'masque,' which referred to a covering or disguise for the face. It has evolved in usage over time to include various types of face coverings.