Type: Noun (Plural)
Origin: Arabic; refers to the birds mentioned in Islamic history/Quran
Synonyms (Urdu): پرندے، چھوٹے پرندے
Synonyms (English): swallows, birds, flock
Antonyms (Urdu): زمینی جانور، پالتو جانور
Antonyms (English): terrestrial animals, pets
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Religious, literary
Pragmatic Sense: Symbolic or literal reference to birds, especially in Quranic context
Key Nuances:
Known for historical/religious significance in Islamic texts
Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or divine intervention
Usage Contexts:
Religious education
Literature and poetry
Symbolic reference in speeches or writing
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اللہ نے ابابیل بھیجے
English: Allah sent the Ababeel birds
Urdu: قصے میں ابابیل کا ذکر آیا
English: The story mentions the Ababeel
Urdu: ابابیل کی پرواز خوبصورت تھی
English: The flight of the Ababeel birds was beautiful
Cultural Insight:
“ابابیل” carries strong religious and cultural symbolism in Urdu discourse, particularly linked to divine protection.