"بھیس بدلنا" refers to the act of changing one’s appearance or adopting a disguise in order to hide one’s identity. This can be done for various reasons, such as to escape detection, to deceive others, or for fun.
Etymology:
"بھیس" refers to the appearance, form, or outward look of someone, and "بدلنا" means to change. Together, بھیس بدلنا literally means to change one's outward form.
Metaphorical Use:
In Deception: "وہ بھیس بدل کر شہر میں داخل ہو گیا" (He entered the city disguised).
In Strategy: "ہمیں بھیس بدل کر دشمن کے علاقے میں جانا ہوگا" (We must go into the enemy's area in disguise).
In Humor: "وہ ہمیشہ بھیس بدل کر آتا ہے" (He always comes in disguise for fun).
Cultural Significance:
Disguises and the act of بھیس بدلنا are common in literature, films, and historical events, symbolizing the need to hide one's true identity for various reasons, such as espionage, survival, or even humor.
Social and Emotional Impact:
The act of بھیس بدلنا often carries connotations of trickery or subterfuge, but it can also be used for innocent fun, such as in festivals or theatrical performances.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Informal
Pragmatic Sense: Deception, Strategy
Formality: Informal
Synonyms (Urdu):
روپ بدلنا
پہچان چھپانا
Synonyms (English):
Disguise
Impersonate
Antonyms (Urdu):
اصل صورت
شناخت ظاہر کرنا
Antonyms (English):
Reveal
Expose
Usage Contexts:
Escape and Survival: Used when describing acts of evasion.
Deception: In cases where one is trying to mislead others.
Entertainment: Used in drama, festivals, or playful scenarios.
Example Sentences:
وہ بھیس بدل کر پولیس سے بچ گیا۔
He disguised himself and escaped from the police.
اس نے بھیس بدل کر جشن میں شرکت کی۔