Meanings
The absence of sound or noise.
آواز یا شور کی عدم موجودگی۔
خاموشی
khamoshi
Common Collocations
- profound silence
- complete silence
- silence speaks volumes
Example Sentences
There was a profound silence in the room after the shocking news.
پرانے خبر کے بعد کمرے میں گہری خاموشی تھی۔
Purane khabar ke baad kamray mein gehri khamoshi thi.
In the silence of the night, she found peace.
رات کی خاموشی میں، اُسے سکون ملا۔
Raat ki khamoshi mein, use sukoon mila.
Silence can often speak louder than words.
خاموشی بعض اوقات الفاظ سے زیادہ بولتی ہے۔
Khamoshi baaz auqaat alfaaz se zyada bolti hai.
Easily Confused With
To make someone or something silent.
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو خاموش کرنا۔
خاموش کرنا
khamosh karna
Common Collocations
- silence the crowd
- silence one's fears
- silence the opponent
Example Sentences
She tried to silence the children during the meeting.
اُس نے میٹنگ کے دوران بچوں کو خاموش کرنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne meeting ke dauran bachon ko khamosh karne ki koshish ki.
He wanted to silence his doubts and fears.
اُسے اپنے شبہات اور خوف کو خاموش کرنا تھا۔
Use apne shubaahat aur khauf ko khamosh karna tha.
The teacher asked the students to silence their phones.
اُستاد نے طلباء سے کہا کہ اپنے فون کو خاموش کریں۔
Ustaad ne talba se kaha ke apne phone ko khamosh karein.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that silence is golden.
Imagine a peaceful lake with no sounds, reflecting the calm environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموش رہ کر بھی کچھ نہیں چھپتا، / بولنے کی اک صورت زبان کو چاہیئے۔
Khamosh reh kar bhi kuch nahi chhupata, / Bolne ki ek soorat zuban ko chahiye.
Nothing remains hidden even in silence, / A way to speak is needed by the tongue.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموشی بھی جواب ہے
Khamoshi bhi jawab hai
Silence is also an answer.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "silentium" — state of being quiet
First known use: 14th century
The word 'silence' has its roots in the Latin word 'silentium', which refers to the absence of sound or noise. It entered Middle English through the Old French 'silence'.