Meanings
The temporary care of a child or children, usually done by someone other than the parents.
کسی بچے یا بچوں کی عارضی دیکھ بھال، جو اکثر والدین کے علاوہ کسی اور کے ذریعہ کی جاتی ہے۔
بچوں کی دیکھ بھال
bachon ki dekh bhaal
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- part-time babysitting
- babysitting service
- professional babysitting
Example Sentences
She earned some extra money by babysitting her neighbor's children on weekends.
اس نے ویک اینڈ پر اپنے پڑوسی کے بچوں کی دیکھ بھال کرکے کچھ اضافی پیسے کمائے۔
Us ne weekend par apne parosi ke bachon ki dekh bhaal karke kuch izafi paise kamaaye.
Babysitting can be both rewarding and challenging.
بچوں کی دیکھ بھال کرنا دونوں انعام بخش اور چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے۔
Bachon ki dekh bhaal karna dono inaam barkh aur challenging ho sakta hai.
Many teenagers take up babysitting as a way to earn pocket money.
بہت سے نوعمر بچوں کی دیکھ بھال کرکے جیب خرچ کمانے لگتے ہیں۔
Bahut se noamar bachon ki dekh bhaal karke jeep kharch kamaane lagte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'baby' + 'sitting' to remember that it's about caring for babies.
Picture a caregiver happily playing with a baby.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بچے تو اللہ کی امانت ہیں
Bache to Allah ki amanat hain
Children are a trust from God.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "baby + sitting" — the act of looking after a baby or young child
First known use: 1950s
The term 'babysitting' emerged in the mid-20th century as the need for caregivers for young children increased with more dual-income families.