mask
beginnerA1/mɑːsk/ · mask
A covering for the face, often worn for disguise, protection, or entertainment.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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
To cover or conceal the face with a mask.
چہرے کو ماسک سے ڈھانپنا یا چھپانا۔
ماسک لگانا
mask lagana
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
Word Family
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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.