appetites
intermediateB1/ˈæpətaɪts/ · ap-pe-tites
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Meanings
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
ایک فطری خواہش جو جسم کی ضروریات، خاص طور پر خوراک، کو پورا کرنے کے لیے ہوتی ہے۔
خواہشیں
khwahishain
Common Collocations
- healthy appetites
- children's appetites
- satisfy appetites
Example Sentences
His appetites are easily satisfied with a simple meal.
اس کی خواہشیں ایک سادہ کھانے سے آسانی سے پوری ہو جاتی ہیں۔
Us ki khwahishain aik sadhay khanay se aasani se poori ho jati hain.
The restaurant caters to the appetites of all types of food lovers.
یہ ریستوران ہر قسم کے کھانا پسند کرنے والوں کی خواہشات کو پورا کرتا ہے۔
Yeh restaurant har qism ke khana pasand karne walon ki khwahishat ko poora karta hai.
She has developed various appetites for gourmet cuisine.
اس نے عمدہ دسترخوان کے لیے مختلف خواہشات پیدا کی ہیں۔
Us ne umda dastarkhwan ke liye mukhtalif khwahishat paida ki hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember appetites = desires for things we consume.
Picture a table full of delicious food representing different appetites.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ دیکھا تو ذوقِ غذا پہ نہ ہوا کوئی داغ۔ آشفتہ ہوں اپنے شوق میں یہ کیسا ہے!
Na dekha to zouq-e-ghiza pe na hua koi daagh. Aashifta hoon apne shauq mein yeh kaisa hai!
Until I saw, no scar remained on my taste for food. Alas, in my desire, what a madness this is!
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حسین چکر خالی بڑھے ہیں
Haseen chakkar khaali barhe hain
Beautiful circles grow empty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "appetitus" — to long for, desire
First known use: 14th century
The term 'appetite' has its roots in the Latin word 'appetitus', signifying a longing or desire, particularly for food. Over time, its usage expanded to include desires for various forms of gratification.