معجزہ
mojaza
The English word 'miracle' is معجزہ (mojaza) in Urdu.
معجزہ refers to a wonderful event that is attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of معجزہ is معجزات. To express the idea of something being a miracle or happening as a miracle, you often combine the noun with the verb ہونا (to be/to happen).
How do you pronounce it?
mojaza
Did you know?
- In Urdu poetry, a معجزہ is not just a religious term but is frequently used as a metaphor for the overwhelming beauty of a beloved's face.
- The root of معجزہ comes from the Arabic verb meaning 'to render incapable' or 'to make something impossible to resist'.
- While معجزہ is used for supernatural events, Urdu speakers often use the phrase کرشمہ ہونا ('karishma hona') for a surprising or magical twist of fate.
Examples in context
- یہ ایک معجزہ ہے۔It's a miracle!This sentence is useful for expressing that something is a miracle using معجزہ.Tatoeba #2043077 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1901582 by Spamster
- بچوں کا بچ جانا ایک معجزہ تھا۔bachon ka bach jana ek mu'jiza tha.The children's survival was a miracle.
- کیا آپ نے کوئی معجزہ دیکھا ہے؟kya aap ne koi mu'jiza dekha hai?Have you seen a miracle?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are discussing a recovery from a serious illness.
- احمد Ahmedاس کی صحت یابی ایک معجزہ ہے۔Us ki sehat yabi ek moajiza hai.His recovery is a miracle.
- سارہ Saraجی ہاں، یہ بہت حیران کن ہے۔Ji haan, yeh bohat hairan kun hai.Yes, it is very surprising.
- احمد Ahmedہمیں اس کے لیے شکر ادا کرنا چاہیے۔Hamein is ke liye shukr ada karna chahiye.We should be thankful for this.
- سارہ Saraمیں آپ کی بات سے متفق ہوں۔Main aap ki baat se muttafiq hoon.I agree with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries معجزہ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
