No. 818 in Urdu
شب
"شب" in English means "night."
In a sentence
شب اندھیری تھی، اور ستارے چمک رہے تھے۔
The night was dark, and the stars were shining.
Here, 'شب' is used to denote 'night' in a poetic and descriptive sense, emphasizing the atmosphere of the evening.
ہم نے شب کو کہانی سنانے کے لئے مخصوص کر رکھا تھا۔
We had dedicated the night for storytelling.
In this sentence, 'شب' represents 'night' as a time period, highlighting its functional usage.
شب خون مارنا بزدلی کی علامت ہے۔
Attacking at night is a sign of cowardice.
Here, 'شب' is used metaphorically to imply 'night' as a backdrop for actions, emphasizing secrecy or stealth.
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