Meanings
A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
ایک شخص جو کسی واقعے یا حادثے کے دوران موجود ہوتا ہے لیکن حصہ نہیں لیتا۔
تماشا کرنے والا
tamāsha karne wāla
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bystander effect
- bystander intervention
- innocent bystander
Example Sentences
The bystander witnessed the entire accident.
تماشا کرنے والے نے پورے حادثے کو دیکھا۔
tamāsha karne wāle ne pūre ḥādise ko dekha.
Many bystanders gathered around to see what was happening.
بہت سے تماشائی جمع ہوگئے تاکہ یہ دیکھ سکیں کہ کیا ہورہا ہے۔
bahut se tamāshāi jamā hogaye tāke yeh dekh sakain ke kyā ho raha hai.
It's crucial for bystanders to help in emergencies.
ہنگامی حالات میں تماشائیوں کا مدد کرنا ضروری ہے۔
hangāmī ḥālāt mein tamāshaīon kā madad karna zarūrī hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'by' in 'bystander' signifying someone who is just by the side.
Imagine a crowd gathered around an accident, watching but not intervening.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈوبتے کو تنکا پکڑانا
doobte ko tankā pakṛānā
A straw to a drowning person (helping someone in need).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bystanda" — one who stands by
First known use: 16th century
The term 'bystander' has been used since the 16th century to describe someone who is present but not actively involved.