mercy
intermediateB2/ˈmɜːr.si/ · mer-cy
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
Meanings
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
کسی کی طرف نرم دلی یا معافی، خاص طور پر اُس وقت جب سزا دینا یا نقصان پہنچانا ممکن ہو۔
رحمت
rahmat
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- acts of mercy
- divine mercy
- show mercy
Example Sentences
She showed mercy to the fallen enemy.
اس نے گرے ہوئے دشمن پر رحمت ظاہر کی۔
Us ne giray huay dushman par rahmat zahir ki.
Mercy is a virtue praised in many religions.
رحمت ایک خوبی ہے جو کئی مذاہب میں سراہا جاتا ہے۔
Rahmat aik khoobi hai jo kai mazhabon mein saraha jata hai.
The judge decided to show mercy by giving a lighter sentence.
جج نے ہلکی سزا دینے کے ذریعے رحمت دکھانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Judge ne halki saza dene ke zariye rahmat dikhane ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'mercy' as 'mercy to all' – a call for compassion.
Imagine a dove representing peace and mercy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مٹی میں دو میرے مولا میرا پتہ بھی ہے،/رحمت سے آپ کی نگاہوں کا کیا ہے حال واللہ!
Mitti mein do mere Maula mera pata bhi hai, / Rahmat se aap ki nigahon ka kya hai haal wa Allah!
In the soil, O Lord, my address also dwells, / By Your mercy, what's the condition of Your gaze, by God!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رحمت کا دروازہ کبھی بند نہیں ہوتا۔
Rahmat ka darwaza kabhi band nahi hota.
The door of mercy never closes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "merci" — reward, thanks
First known use: 14th century
The word 'mercy' evolved from the Old French word 'merci' which meant 'pity' or 'compassion'. It later made its way into Middle English.