piety
intermediateB2/ˈpaɪəti/ · pi-e-ty
The quality of being religious or reverent.
Meanings
The quality of being religious or reverent.
اللہ کی عبادت یا احترام کا معیار۔
تقویٰ
taqwa
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- deep piety
- piety of heart
- piety in action
Example Sentences
He showed great piety by helping those in need.
اس نے ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرکے بڑی تقویٰ ظاہر کی۔
Us ne zaroorat mandon ki madad karke bari taqwa zahir ki.
Her piety was evident in her daily prayers.
اس کی تقویٰ روزانہ کی نمازوں میں واضح تھی۔
Us ki taqwa rozana ki namazon mein wazeh thi.
He is admired for his sincere piety and charitable acts.
اس کی مخلص تقویٰ اور خیرات کے اعمال کی تعریف کی جاتی ہے۔
Us ki mukhlis taqwa aur khairat ke aamal ki tareef ki jati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'piety' as a 'pious' person's actions.
Visualize a person praying or helping others, symbolizing a devoted life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تقویٰ کی گلیوں میں نکلے ہیں دل کے شوق سے، پرہیزگاروں کی راہوں پر چلتے ہیں عشق سے۔
Taqwa ki galiyon mein nikle hain dil ke shauq se, Parhazgaron ki raahon par chalte hain ishq se.
We have ventured into the streets of piety with the passion of the heart, Walking on the paths of the righteous with love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تقویٰ کا پھل ہمیشہ میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Taqwa ka phal hamesha meetha hota hai.
The fruit of piety is always sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pietas" — duty, loyalty, devotion
First known use: 14th century
The term has developed through Latin into Middle English and then into modern usage, maintaining the core meaning of devotion and righteousness.