Meanings
A person who owns something.
ایک شخص جو کسی چیز کا مالک ہوتا ہے۔
مالک
maalik
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- property owner
- business owner
- land owner
Example Sentences
The owner of the house decided to sell it.
گھر کا مالک اسے بیچنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Ghar ka maalik ise bechne ka faisla kiya.
She is the owner of the bakery in town.
وہ شہر میں بیکری کی مالک ہے۔
Woh shehar mein bakery ki maalik hai.
Every owner is responsible for their property.
ہر مالک اپنی جائیداد کا ذمہ دار ہے۔
Har maalik apni jaidaad ka zimmedar hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'owner' like 'own + er' which means someone who owns.
Imagine a house with a 'For Sale' sign, indicating ownership.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو مالک عشق کی، تو نہ بیچ دل کی بات ہو
Na ho maalik ishq ki, to na beech dil ki baat ho
If there’s no owner of love, then let not the heart's matter be sold.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مال کا مالک وہ ہے جو اِسے خوب جانو
Mal ka maalik woh hai jo ise khoob jaanu
The owner of wealth is he who knows it well.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "āgen" — one who possesses
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Old English to modern usage, retaining the meaning related to possession.