Nostalgia

Noun Trilingual: English · Sindhi · Urdu
Pronunciation: /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

English Meaning & Definition

  • A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.
  • Homesickness or yearning for former circumstances and memories.

Sindhi Meaning (سنڌي معنيٰ)

  • ماضيءَ جون يادون، گذريل وقت جي ياد (Mazi joon yaadoon)
  • پنهنجي وطن، گهر يا گذريل سونهري دور جي حسرت ۽ تمنا
  • دلي محبت سان ماضيءَ کي ياد ڪرڻ

Urdu Meaning (اردو معنیٰ)

  • ماضی کی یاد، پرانے دنوں کی حسرت (Mazi ki yaad)
  • اپنے وطن یا پرانے زمانے کی یاد میں تڑپ
  • گزرے ہوئے خوشگوار لمحات کی شیریں یاد

Example Sentences in English

"Hearing that traditional melody filled him with deep nostalgia for his village."
"The old photographs evoked a wave of childhood nostalgia."
"Vintage markets capitalize on customers’ longing and nostalgia for the 1980s."

Synonyms (هم معنى لفظ / ہم معنی الفاظ)

  • Reminiscence
  • Wistfulness
  • Yearning
  • Longing
  • Homesickness

Antonyms (ضد لفظ / متضاد الفاظ)

  • Indifference
  • Future-focused
  • Obliviousness

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Nostalgia in Sindhi?

In Sindhi, Nostalgia translates to ماضيءَ جون يادون، گذريل وقت جي ياد (Mazi joon yaadoon).

2. What is Nostalgia in Urdu?

In Urdu, Nostalgia translates to ماضی کی یاد، پرانے دنوں کی حسرت (Mazi ki yaad).

3. How is Nostalgia used in exams like CSS or IELTS?

It is frequently tested in vocabulary sections, sentence correction, and reading comprehension passages.

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