beggars
beginnerA2/ˈbɛɡərz/ · beg-gars
A person who asks for money or food; a person who lives by begging.
Meanings
A person who asks for money or food; a person who lives by begging.
ایک شخص جو پیسوں یا کھانے کی بھیک مانگتا ہے؛ ایک شخص جو بھیک مانگ کر گزارہ کرتا ہے۔
بھیک مانگنے والا
bheek maangne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- street beggars
- turn into beggars
- beggars for money
Example Sentences
Many beggars can be seen on the streets of large cities.
بڑی شہروں کی سڑکوں پر بہت سے بھیک مانگنے والے نظر آتے ہیں۔
Bari shehron ki sadkon par bohat se bheek maangne wale nazar aate hain.
He felt sad for the beggar sitting at the corner.
اسے کونے پر بیٹھے بھیک مانگنے والے پر افسوس ہوا۔
Usay kone par baithay bheek maangne wale par afsos hua.
The charity aims to help beggars improve their living conditions.
یہ خیرات بھیک مانگنے والوں کی زندگی کی حالت بہتر بنانے کا ارادہ رکھتی ہے۔
Yeh khairat bheek maangne walon ki zindagi ki halat behtar bananay ka irada rakhti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'beggars' standing with hands open, asking for help.
Visualize a crowded street where some people may be struggling and asking for alms.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کوئی تو میرے حال پہ رحم کھائے / بھیک مانگوں اور کوئی بچھڑ جائے
Koi to mere haal pe reham khaye / Bheek maangu aur koi bichhad jaye
Someone should have mercy on my state / I beg, and someone gets separated.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
لعل بھیک میں نہیں ہوتے
Laal bheek mein nahi hote
Roses do not grow from begging.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "beggen" — to ask for alms
First known use: 14th century
The term 'beggar' has its roots in the Middle English 'beggen,' which was derived from the Old English term. The word has evolved over centuries to refer generally to those who solicit for money or assistance.