pardon
intermediateB1/ˈpɑr.dən/ · par-don
To forgive or excuse someone for an offense or error.
Meanings
To forgive or excuse someone for an offense or error.
کسی جرم یا غلطی کے لیے معاف کرنا یا عذر کرنا۔
عافیت
aafiyat
Common Collocations
- graciously pardon
- pardon a mistake
- pardon request
Example Sentences
He decided to pardon his friend for the mistake.
اس نے فیصلہ کیا کہ وہ اپنے دوست کو غلطی کے لیے معاف کرے گا۔
Us ne faisla kiya ke woh apne dost ko ghalti ke liye maaf kare ga.
The governor has the power to pardon convicts.
گورنر کے پاس مجرموں کو معاف کرنے کا اختیار ہے۔
Governor ke paas mujrimoon ko maaf karne ka ikhtiyar hai.
She asked the judge to pardon her for her infractions.
اس نے جج سے اپنی خلاف ورزیوں کے لیے معافی مانگی۔
Us ne judge se apni khilaf warziyon ke liye maafi maangi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'pardon' as 'parting with blame'.
Imagine a judge lowering their gavel after granting forgiveness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one for whom we would die.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
معاف کرنا بڑا ظرف ہے
Maaf karna bara zarf hai
To forgive is a sign of great character.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "pardoner" — to give completely
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved through Middle English from the Old French 'pardoner', which signifies granting mercy or forgiveness.