raider
intermediateB1/ˈreɪ.dɚ/ · raid-er
A person who attacks an enemy in their territory; a plunderer.
Meanings
A person who attacks an enemy in their territory; a plunderer.
ایک شخص جو اپنے دشمن کے علاقے میں حملہ کرتا ہے؛ لوٹ مار کرنے والا۔
ڈاکو
daku
Common Collocations
- raider attack
- data raider
- raider force
Example Sentences
The raider invaded the village at night.
ڈاکو نے رات کو گاؤں پر حملہ کیا۔
Daku ne raat ko gaon par hamla kiya.
Police arrested the raider after a long chase.
پولیس نے ایک طویل تعاقب کے بعد ڈاکو کو گرفتار کر لیا۔
Police ne aik taweel t'aqub ke baad daku ko giraftar kar liya.
The history books often portray raiders as heroic figures.
تاریخی کتابیں اکثر ڈاکوؤں کو ہیرو کے طور پر پیش کرتی ہیں۔
Tareekhi kitabein aksar dakoun ko hero ke tor par pesh karti hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'raid' as in raiding a pantry for snacks.
Picture a group of masked individuals sneaking in for a quick surprise attack.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بندوق کا زور اور طاقت کے ساتھ، مگر دوکو سے نہ بھاگنا
Bandook ka zor aur taqat ke sath, magar daku se na bhaagna
Do not run from the raider, but stand strong with the power of the gun.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rēdan" — to catch or seize
First known use: 15th century
The word 'raider' is derived from the Old English 'rēdan' meaning to seize or catch. It has evolved through the years to refer specifically to those who attack or plunder.