merciful
beginnerA2/ˈmɜːrsəfəl/ · mer-ci-ful
showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone.
Meanings
showing compassion or forgiveness towards someone.
کسی کے خلاف رحم یا معافی کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔
رحم دل
rahm dil
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- merciful nature
- merciful act
- merciful treatment
Example Sentences
She is known for her merciful heart, always helping those in need.
وہ اپنے رحم دل دل کے لیے مشہور ہے، ہمیشہ ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرتی ہے۔
Woh apne rahm dil dil ke liye mashhoor hai, hamesha zaroorat mandon ki madad karti hai.
The king was merciful to his defeated enemies.
بادشاہ اپنے شکست خوردہ دشمنوں کے ساتھ رحم دل تھا۔
Badshah apne shikast khorda dushmanon ke sath rahm dil tha.
Being merciful is a virtue praised in many cultures.
رحم دل ہونا ایک خوبی ہے جس کی بہت سی ثقافتوں میں تعریف کی جاتی ہے۔
Rahm dil hona aik khoobi hai jis ki bohot si saqafatoun mein tareef ki jati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'merciful' as 'mercy-full' indicating a heart full of mercy.
Imagine a kind person helping others, embodying mercy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اس دل کے درد میں کوئی سنگ دل نہ ہو، ہو رحم کرنے والے سبھی انسانوں کی دلی خواہش ہے۔
Is dil ke dard mein koi sang dil na ho, Ho rahm karne wale sabhi insaanon ki dili khwahish hai.
In the pain of this heart, let there be no heartless, It is the heartfelt desire of all merciful people.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رحم کرنے والے سب پر قیادت کرتے ہیں۔
Rahm karne wale sab par qiyadat karte hain.
Those who show mercy lead all.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "mercy" — compassion
First known use: 14th century
The word 'merciful' has evolved from Middle English and has roots in Old French, emphasizing the quality of being compassionate and forgiving.