No. 518 in Urdu
مار
"مار" in English means "strike," "blow," or "snake" (depending on context).
In a sentence
مار کھانے کے بعد وہ بہت رویا۔
After getting beaten, he cried a lot.
Here, 'مار' refers to physical punishment or a beating.
وہ اپنے گاڑیوں سے مار پالنا پسند کرتا ہے۔
He likes collecting vintage cars.
In this sentence, 'مار' implies having a liking or a strong interest in something.
مارے خوف کے وہ مدد کے لیے چلا اٹھا۔
Out of fear, he screamed for help.
In this context, 'مار' is used metaphorically to signify overwhelming emotion, specifically fear.
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