Meanings
A person who is fully grown or developed
ایک شخص جو مکمل طور پر بڑا یا ترقی یافتہ ہو
بالغ
baaligh
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- adult education
- adult life
- legal adult
Example Sentences
An adult can make their own decisions.
ایک بالغ اپنے فیصلے خود کر سکتا ہے۔
Aik baaligh apne faislay khud kar sakta hai.
Adults have responsibilities that children do not.
بزرگوں کی ذمہ داریاں ایسی ہوتی ہیں جو بچوں کے پاس نہیں ہوتی ہیں۔
Buzurgon ki zimmedariyan aisi hoti hain jo bachon ke paas nahi hoti hain.
It's important for adults to take care of their health.
بالغوں کے لئے اپنی صحت کا خیال رکھنا ضروری ہے۔
Baalighon ke liye apni sehat ka khayal rakhna zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an adult as someone who 'adds' to society.
Picture a mature person making life decisions, contrasting with children playing.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بالغ گزر، جوانی کا اندازہ لگا
baaligh guzar, jawani ka andaaz laga
An adult's experience reflects the judgment of youth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "adultus" — grown up
First known use: 14th century
The word 'adult' comes from the Latin 'adultus', which means grown up, referring to someone who has matured.