Meanings
To equip with weapons or military forces.
ہتھیاروں یا فوجی قوتوں سے لیس کرنا۔
ہتھیار دینا
hathiyaar dena
Common Collocations
- arming troops
- arming civilians
- arming for defense
Example Sentences
The country is arming itself in response to external threats.
ملک بیرونی خطرات کے جواب میں ہتھیار تیار کر رہا ہے۔
Mulk bairuni khatarat ke jawab mein hathiyaar tayar kar raha hai.
Arming the local police has become a controversial issue.
مقامی پولیس کو ہتھیار دینا ایک متنازعہ مسئلہ بن گیا ہے۔
Maqami police ko hathiyaar dena aik mutanazia masla ban gaya hai.
The discussions on arming citizens are ongoing and heated.
شہریوں کو ہتھیار دینے پر بات چیت جاری ہے اور یہ بہت گرم ہے۔
Shehriyon ko hathiyaar dene par baat cheet jaari hai aur yeh bohot garm hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arm' in arming as both the action of providing arms and the readiness to defend oneself.
Imagine a soldier preparing with weapons for a mission.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "earmian" — to provide with weapons
First known use: 11th century
The word evolved from Old English, and its use has been consistent across the ages, primarily in military contexts.