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بستر

bistar

Bed

Beginnernoun

Definition

A piece of furniture for sleeping.

Example

میں آدھی رات سے پہلے بستر پر جاتا ہوں۔

I go to bed before midnight.

Etymology

'بستر' (bistar) comes from the Persian word 'بستر' (bistar), which also means 'bed.' This reflects the historical integration of Persian vocabulary into Urdu.

How & Where It’s Used

It is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in discussions about sleeping arrangements. The term is widely recognized in Urdu-speaking regions.

Literary Heritage

Often used in poetry to denote themes of rest and introspection.

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