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amatuer

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/ˈæmətjʊər/ · am-a-teur

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی سرگرمی میں حصہ لیتا ہے، خاص طور پر کھیل، بغیر کسی معاوضے کے۔

شوقین

shauqeen

Formal: محترف

Synonyms

novicedilettantenon-professionalنئے کھلاڑیشوقینغیر پیشہ ور

Antonyms

professionalexpertmasterپیشہ ورماہراستاد

Common Collocations

  • amateur artist
  • amateur athlete
  • amateur photographer

Example Sentences

He is an amateur photographer who enjoys capturing nature.

وہ ایک شوقین فوٹوگرافر ہے جو قدرت کی تصاویر لینے میں لطف اندوز ہوتا ہے۔

Woh aik shauqeen photographer hai jo qudrat ki tasaveer lene mein lutf andoz hota hai.

Many amateur artists display their work at local galleries.

بہت سے شوقین فنکار اپنی تخلیقات مقامی گیلریوں میں دکھاتے ہیں۔

Boht se shauqeen fankaar apni takhleeqat maqami galleries mein dikhate hain.

She participates in amateur competitions to improve her skills.

وہ اپنی مہارت کو بہتر بنانے کے لئے شوقین مقابلوں میں حصہ لیتی ہے۔

Woh apni maharat ko behtar bananay ke liye shauqeen muqablayon mein hissa leti hai.

Easily Confused With

amateurish:While 'amateur' refers to someone who engages in a pursuit without payment, 'amateurish' describes something that is done in a way typical of an amateur, often lacking professionalism.

Word Family

amateurism
nounشوقینی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'amateur' as someone who loves their hobby.

Picture a passionate person painting or playing an instrument for joy, rather than for money.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "amateur" — one who loves

First known use: 18th century

The term 'amateur' originates from the French word 'amateur', meaning 'lover'. It has been used in English since the late 18th century to refer to someone who engages in a pursuit out of love or passion rather than for financial gain.