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barriers

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/ˈbær.i.ərz/ · bar-ri-ers

Obstacles that prevent movement or progress.

Meanings

nounformal

Obstacles that prevent movement or progress.

رکاوٹیں جو حرکت یا ترقی کو روکتی ہیں۔

رکاوٹیں

rukawatain

Synonyms

obstacleshurdlesimpedimentsرکاوٹیںمشکلاتآڑیں

Antonyms

pathwaysopeningsfacilitatorsراستےکھلی جگہیںمددگار

Common Collocations

  • language barriers
  • physical barriers
  • emotional barriers

Example Sentences

There are many language barriers that prevent effective communication.

بہت ساری زبان کی رکاوٹیں مؤثر مواصلت کی راہ میں حائل ہیں۔

Bohat saari zaban ki rukawatain moasar mawaslat ki raah mein haail hain.

The country is working to eliminate barriers to trade.

ملک تجارت میں رکاوٹوں کو ختم کرنے کے لیے کام کر رہا ہے۔

Mulak tijarat mein rukawaton ko khatam karne ke liye kaam kar raha hai.

Emotional barriers can affect your relationships with others.

جذباتی رکاوٹیں آپ کے دوسروں کے ساتھ تعلقات کو متاثر کر سکتی ہیں۔

Jazbati rukawatain aap ke doosron ke saath taluqaat ko mutasir kar sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

barriers vs. barriers:The same word spelled the same way but can refer to physical, psychological, or social obstacles.

Word Family

barrier
nounرکاوٹ
to barrier
verbرکاوٹ ڈالنا
barrier-free
adjectiveرکاوٹ سے آزاد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a literal barrier like a fence that blocks the way.

Imagine a roadblock preventing cars from passing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی راہوں میں کوئی رکاوٹ نہیں ہونی چاہیے، خلوص دل کے ساتھ سب کو چلنا چاہیے۔

Mohabbat ki raahon mein koi rukawat nahi honi chahiye, Khuloos dil ke saath sab ko chalna chahiye.

There should be no barriers on the paths of love, Everyone should walk with a sincere heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

رکاوٹیں آتی ہیں لیکن ملنے کی چاہ بھی ضروری ہے۔

Rukawatain aati hain lekin milne ki chaah bhi zaroori hai.

Barriers come, but the desire to meet is also essential.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "barrière" — barrier, fence

First known use: 15th century

The word 'barriers' evolved from the Old French term 'barrière', which referred to a fence or boundary, suggesting notions of obstruction and separation.