relativeclause
intermediateB2/ˈrɛlətɪv klɔːz/ · rel-a-tive clause
A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
Meanings
A dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause.
ایک ایسا جملہ جو بنیادی جملے میں موجود اسم یا ضمیر کی وضاحت کرتا ہے۔
رشتہ دار جملہ
rishta dar jumla
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- restrictive relative clause
- non-restrictive relative clause
- relative clause of comparison
Example Sentences
The man who is sitting over there is my uncle.
وہ آدمی جو وہاں بیٹھا ہے میرا چچا ہے۔
woh aadmi jo wahan baitha hai mera chacha hai.
I read the book that you gave me.
میں نے وہ کتاب پڑھی جو تم نے مجھے دی تھی۔
maine woh kitaab pari jo tum ne mujhe di thi.
The car, which is red, belongs to Sarah.
یہ گاڑی، جو کہ سرخ ہے، سارہ کی ہے۔
ye gaari, jo ke surkh hai, Sarah ki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'relative' as someone who describes another person.
Imagine a family tree where each relative has a description attached.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "relativus + clausula" — related + little clause
First known use: 19th century
The term 'relative clause' derives from Latin grammar, where it referred to a clause that modifies a noun or pronoun.