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athlete

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/ˈæθliːt/ · ath-lete

A person who is trained in or competes in sports.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who is trained in or competes in sports.

ایسا شخص جو کھیلوں میں تربیت یافتہ یا مقابلہ کرتا ہے۔

کھلاڑی

khiladi

Synonyms

competitorsportsmanplayerمقابلہ کرنے والاکھیل کا ماہرورزشگار

Antonyms

non-athleteamateurnoviceغیر کھلاڑیناتجربہ کارشوقین

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.

Easily Confused With

athletic:Athletic is an adjective describing someone who is physically strong and active, while athlete is a noun referring to a person who participates in sports.

Word Family

athletics
nounکھیل
athleticism
nounکھیل کی مہارت

See Also

💡 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.