opaque
intermediateB2/oʊˈpeɪk/ · o-paque
Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Meanings
Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
دیکھنے کے قابل نہیں؛ شفاف نہیں۔
غیر شفاف
ghair shafaaf
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Common Collocations
- opaque glass
- opaque surface
- opaque color
Example Sentences
The window was made of opaque glass to ensure privacy.
کھڑکی غیر شفاف شیشے سے بنی تھی تاکہ رازداری کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے۔
Khidki ghair shafaaf shishe se bani thi taake raazdaari ko yaqini banaya ja sake.
The material is opaque, preventing any light from passing through.
یہ مادہ غیر شفاف ہے، جو کسی بھی روشنی کو گزرنے سے روکتا ہے۔
Yeh maada ghair shafaaf hai, jo kisi bhi roshni ko guzarnay se rokta hai.
An opaque object cannot be seen through.
ایک غیر شفاف چیز کو دیکھا نہیں جا سکتا۔
Aik ghair shafaaf cheez ko dekha nahi ja sakta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'opaque' as a wall that blocks light, making things behind it unseen.
Imagine a foggy glass where you can't see through.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
روشنی کی چادر اوڑھ کر آیا تھا وہ، / ہر فیصلے میں غم کا کٹھن تھا وہ۔
Roshni ki chadar oda kar aaya tha woh, / Har faislay mein gham ka kathin tha woh.
He came draped in a cloak of light, / In every decision, he bore the burden of sorrow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سیاہی میں چمکنا
Siyahi mein chamakna
To shine in darkness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "opacus" — dark, shady
First known use: 16th century
The word 'opaque' entered the English language in the late 16th century, originally derived from the Latin term 'opacus', which means 'shielded from light'.