proverb
beginnerA1/ˈprɒv.ɜːb/ · prov-erb
A concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
Meanings
A concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
ایک مختصر بیان جو ایک عمومی حقیقت یا اصول کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
مثل
misal
Common Collocations
- popular proverb
- ancient proverb
- wise proverb
Example Sentences
The early bird catches the worm is a well-known proverb.
صبح کا پرندہ کیڑا پکڑ لیتا ہے یہ ایک مشہور مثل ہے۔
Subah ka parinda keera pakar leta hai ye aik mashhoor misal hai.
In many cultures, there is a proverb that speaks of the importance of patience.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں ایک مثل ہے جو صبر کی اہمیت کے بارے میں بات کرتی ہے۔
Bohat si saqafatoun mein aik misal hai jo sabr ki ahmiyat ke baare mein baat karti hai.
He quoted a proverb to illustrate his point.
اس نے اپنے نقطہ نظر کو واضح کرنے کے لئے ایک مثل کا حوالہ دیا۔
Us ne apne nuqta nazar ko waaz karne ke liye aik misal ka hawala diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Proverb sounds like 'pro' and 'verb,' suggesting a saying that is professional in nature.
Imagine a wise old person sharing sayings by a fireplace.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
یقین کا کٹھن راستہ ہمیشہ اچھا ہوتا ہے
Yaqeen ka kathin rasta hamesha acha hota hai
The difficult path of belief is always good.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "proverbium" — a saying or phrase
First known use: 14th century
The word 'proverb' has its roots in Latin 'proverbium' and has been used in various languages to denote a short, pithy saying.