awakening
intermediateB2/əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/ · a-wak-en-ing
The act of becoming awake from sleep or a state of inactivity; a realization or enlightenment.
Meanings
The act of becoming awake from sleep or a state of inactivity; a realization or enlightenment.
نیند سے بیدار ہونا یا غیر فعالی کی حالت سے باہر آنا؛ ایک حقیقت یا روشنائی کا احساس کرنا۔
بیداری
bedari
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- spiritual awakening
- moment of awakening
- awakening of consciousness
Example Sentences
She experienced a profound awakening after reading the enlightening book.
اس نے اس روشن کتاب کو پڑھنے کے بعد ایک عمیق بیداری کا تجربہ کیا۔
Us ne is roshan kitaab ko parhnay ke baad aik ameek bedari ka tajurba kiya.
The awakening of social consciousness is vital for change.
اجتماعی آگاہی کی بیداری تبدیلی کے لیے ناگزیر ہے۔
Ijtimaai agaahi ki bedari tabdeeli ke liye naghazir hai.
He felt a spiritual awakening during his meditation.
اس نے اپنی مراقبے کے دوران ایک روحانی بیداری محسوس کی۔
Us ne apni muraqibay ke doran aik roohani bedari mehsoos ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'awakening' as 'a wake-up call' for the mind.
Picture a sunrise, symbolizing the new awareness and enlightenment that comes with awakening.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوابوں کی دنیا میں جو دیکھتا ہوں، بیداری کی حالت میں اسے بھولتا ہوں۔
Khawabon ki duniya mein jo dekhta hun, bedari ki haalat mein use bhoolta hun.
In the world of dreams that I see, I forget it in the state of awakening.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بیدار رہو، خوابوں میں نہ رہو۔
Bedar raho, khwabon mein na raho.
Stay awake, do not linger in dreams.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "awacan" — to rise, arise
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Old English, where 'awacan' meant to rise from sleep. Over time, it has taken on broader meanings related to consciousness and realization.