athlete
beginnerA2/ˈæθliːt/ · ath-lete
A person who is trained in or competes in sports.
Meanings
A person who is trained in or competes in sports.
ایسا شخص جو کھیلوں میں تربیت یافتہ یا مقابلہ کرتا ہے۔
کھلاڑی
khiladi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- professional athlete
- amateur athlete
- athlete training
Example Sentences
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming championship.
کھلاڑی نے پیش آنے والی چیمپئن شپ کے لئے سخت محنت کی۔
Khiladi ne pesh aane wali championship ke liye sakht mehnat ki.
She is a talented athlete who excels in track and field events.
وہ ایک باصلاحیت کھلاڑی ہے جو ٹریک اور فیلڈ کے مقابلوں میں بہترین تیاری کرتی ہے۔
Woh ek basalihat khiladi hai jo track aur field ke muqablon mein behtareen tayyari karti hai.
The athlete was awarded a gold medal for her exceptional performance.
کھلاڑی کو اس کی شاندار کارکردگی کے لئے سونے کا تمغہ دیا گیا۔
Khiladi ko is ki shandar karkardagi ke liye sone ka tamgha diya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
A-thlete: A person who excels in athletic activities.
Picture a runner crossing the finish line in a race.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نپٹنے کی گاہ میدانی ہے اس کے لیے دیکھ تیرے کمال کا تماشہ ورزش کار
Nipatne ki gaah meidani hai is ke liye Dekh tere kamaal ka tamasha warzish kar
For him, the arena is a battlefield; behold the spectacle of your greatness, oh athlete.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of hard work is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "athlētēs" — competitor in the games
First known use: 15th century
The word 'athlete' comes from the Greek 'athlētēs', which means a competitor in the games, particularly in the Olympic context.