masquerade
intermediateB2/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ · mas-quer-ade
a party or gathering where people wear masks to disguise their identities.
Meanings
a party or gathering where people wear masks to disguise their identities.
ایسی محفل یا تقریب جہاں لوگ اپنے چہروں کو چھپانے کے لیے ماسک پہنتے ہیں۔
ماسکراہ
maskarah
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Common Collocations
- masquerade ball
- masquerade party
- dance of the masquerade
Example Sentences
The annual masquerade drew people from all over the city.
سالانہ ماسکراہ نے شہر بھر سے لوگوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کیا۔
Saalana maskarah ne shehar bhar se logon ko apni taraf mutajjah kiya.
She wore a beautiful mask for the masquerade.
اس نے ماسکراہ کے لیے ایک خوبصورت ماسک پہنا۔
Us ne maskarah ke liye aik khubsurat mask pehna.
The theme for this year's masquerade is 'mystery.'
اس سال کی ماسکراہ کا موضوع 'مخفی' ہے۔
Is saal ki maskarah ka mauzoo 'makhfi' hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a party where everyone is hiding their faces with masks.
Imagine a lively ball filled with masked dancers and elegant costumes.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نقاب میں چھپے ہیں سب کے ناقوس،/دیکھو تو ہر ایک زہر میں ملا ہے مزید.
Niqab mein chhupay hain sab ke naqous, /Dekho to har aik zehar mein mila hai mazeed.
Hidden behind the mask is the sound of every heart, /Look and you'll see poison blended with more.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکہ دینے والے کو دھوکے کا سامنا ہوتا ہے۔
Dhoka dene wale ko dhoke ka samna hota hai.
The deceiver faces deceit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "mascarade" — a party or gathering featuring fancy costumes and masks
First known use: 16th century
The term 'masquerade' evolved from the French word 'mascarade', referring originally to a masked ball or a festive gathering where participants wore masks to conceal their identities.