مسکارا
The English word 'mascara' is مسکارا in Urdu.
مسکارا is a noun used to refer to the eyelash cosmetic.
Meaning: eyelash cosmetic (noun)
Did you know?
- While مسکارا describes the product, Urdu has a specific word پلکیں (palkein) for eyelashes that is frequently used in romantic idioms to describe modesty or shyness.
- In traditional Urdu culture, the use of کحل (kohl) was far more common than مسکارا for centuries, as it served both cosmetic and medicinal purposes for the eyes.
- The phrase مسکارا لگانا (applying mascara) uses the verb لگانا, which is also used for applying glue, sticking a poster or wearing jewelry.
Examples in context
- میرا مسکارا ختم ہو گیا ہے۔merā maskārā khatam ho gayā hai.My mascara has run out.
- کیا آپ کے پاس مسکارا ہے؟kyā āp ke pās maskārā hai?Do you have mascara?
Example conversation
Sara and Ali are at a cosmetic store.
- سارہ Saraعلی، مجھے نیا مسکارا چاہیے۔Ali, mujhe nayā maskārā chāhiye.Ali, I want a new mascara.
- علی Aliکیا آپ کو کوئی خاص رنگ چاہیے؟kyā āp ko koī khās rang chāhiye?Do you want a specific color?
- سارہ Saraنہیں، بس کالا مسکارا کافی ہے۔nahīn, bas kālā maskārā kāfī hai.No, just black mascara is enough.
- علی Aliٹھیک ہے، چلیے دیکھ لیتے ہیں۔ṭhīk hai, chaliye dekh letē haiñ.Okay, let's go look.
