noun B1 Italian origin gnocchi /ˈnjɒki/ · nyaw-kee گنوکیآلو کی بالیپاستا کا ایک قسم Roman Urdu: gnocchi (آلو کی بالی) ENGLISH MEANING A soft Italian dumpling made from potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. Gnocchi are small, pillow‑shaped dumplings that are boiled and served with sauce or butter. They are known for their tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture[...]
noun B2 German origin zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ · ZYET-gist عصری روحدور کی فضاوقت کا جذبہ Roman Urdu: aasri rooh ENGLISH MEANING The prevailing cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of an era. Zeitgeist describes the general atmosphere or spirit that defines a particular period in history. It is used when talking about trends in art, politics, or[...]
phrase B2 English origin once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ · wuhns in uh bloo moon کبھی کبھاربہت کمنایاب Roman Urdu: kabhi kabhaar ENGLISH MEANING Something that happens very rarely. The phrase is used to describe events that occur only on an exceptionally uncommon basis. It adds a light‑hearted tone, suggesting[...]
noun B2 Latin origin grievance /ˈɡriːvəns/ · GREE-vuhns شکایتغصہانباہ Roman Urdu: shikayat ENGLISH MEANING A formal complaint about something unfair or wrong. A grievance is a serious or official complaint, often filed in a workplace, school, or legal setting. It implies that the issue is substantial enough to require formal attention or redress. The word[...]
noun B2 Greek origin mnemonic /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ · ni-MON-ik یادگارحافظی کا طریقہیادداشت معاون Roman Urdu: yaadgaar ENGLISH MEANING A device or technique that aids memory. A mnemonic is a tool, such as a rhyme, acronym, or visual image, used to help someone remember information. It is especially useful when learning lists, formulas, or foreign language vocabulary.[...]
noun C1 Latin origin eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ · el-uh-kwuhns فصاحتباہمتزبانی مہارت Roman Urdu: Fasahat ENGLISH MEANING The ability to speak or write persuasively and beautifully. Eloquence refers to fluent, graceful, and persuasive expression, especially in speech or writing. It is used when someone communicates ideas with style and impact. The word often implies a natural talent[...]
noun B2 French origin Silhouette /ˌsɪl.uˈɛt/ · sil-u-ET خاکہسِلُوٹسیلوئٹ Roman Urdu: khaka ENGLISH MEANING A dark outline of a person or object against a lighter background. Silhouette refers to the solid shape of something, especially a person, seen as a dark figure against a brighter background. It is often used in photography, art, and description[...]
verb B2 Latin origin peregrinate /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪˌneɪt/ · per-uh-grin-AYT سفر کرناگشت کرناگردش کرنا Roman Urdu: safar karna ENGLISH MEANING To travel or journey, especially over a long distance. Peregrinate means to go on a long trip or to wander from place to place. It is often used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.[...]
adjective C1 Latin origin liminal /ˈlɪm.i.nəl/ · LIM-ee-nuhl حدیمنتقلیوسطی Roman Urdu: Muntaqili ENGLISH MEANING Relating to a threshold or transitional stage. Liminal describes something that exists at the boundary between two different states, spaces, or conditions. It is often used for moments like dawn, adolescence, or an empty hallway that feels eerie. The word adds[...]
adjective B2 Greek origin ephemeral /ɪˈfɛm(ə)rəl/ · i-FEM-uh-ruhl فانیعارضیمختصر المدتی Roman Urdu: faanee ENGLISH MEANING lasting for a very short time. ‘Ephemeral’ describes something that exists or is enjoyed only briefly, such as a fleeting feeling or a short‑lived trend. It is often used to emphasize the transitory nature of an experience, art, or natural[...]