No. 659 in Urdu
شیخ
"شیخ" (Sheikh) refers to an elder, leader, or a respected person, often used for a tribal leader, scholar, or religious figure in Islamic contexts.
In a sentence
شیخ ایک معزز لقب کی حیثیت رکھتا ہے۔
Sheikh is considered an honorable title.
In this sentence, 'شیخ' is used to refer to an honorific title, often for respected individuals or leaders.
شیخ احمد نے گاؤں میں ایک مدرسہ تعمیر کیا۔
Shaikh Ahmed constructed a school in the village.
Here, 'شیخ' precedes a name and is used as a part of a proper noun.
وہ شام کے بڑے شیخوں میں سے ایک ہیں۔
He is among the great sheikhs of Syria.
'شیخ' is used here to denote a religious or community leader or elder.
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