caretaker
intermediateB1/ˈkɛərˌteɪ.kər/ · care-ta-ker
A person who is responsible for the care of something, such as a building or a group of people.
Meanings
A person who is responsible for the care of something, such as a building or a group of people.
ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی چیز کی دیکھ بھال کے لیے ذمہ دار ہوتا ہے، جیسے کہ عمارت یا لوگوں کا گروہ۔
نگہبان
nigahban
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- caretaker government
- caretaker management
Example Sentences
The caretaker was responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the building.
نگہبان عمارت کی صفائی کو برقرار رکھنے کا ذمہ دار تھا۔
Nigahban imarat ki safai ko barqarar rakhne ka zimmedar tha.
In the absence of the owner, the caretaker took charge of the estate.
مالک کی غیر موجودگی میں، نگہبان نے جائیداد کی ذمہ داری سنبھالی۔
Malik ki ghair maujoodgi mein, nigahban ne jaidaad ki zimmedari sambhali.
The school hired a caretaker to look after the premises after hours.
اسکول نے بعد ازاں عمارت کی دیکھ بھال کے لیے ایک نگہبان رکھا۔
School ne baad azan imarat ki dekh bhal ke liye aik nigahban rakha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'care'ful person as a 'taker' of responsibility.
Imagine a person holding a set of keys, ready to take care of a house.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دل کی دھڑکنیں بھی ہیں نگہبانِ عشق کی، کیسے دوں کچھ بھی بگاڑ ان کی بہاروں کا۔
Dil ki dharkanain bhi hain nigahban-e-ishq ki, Kaise doon kuch bhi bigaar un ki baharon ka.
The heartbeats are also the guardians of love, / How can I disrupt their spring?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نگہبان کا نہیں بھروسہ
nigahban ka nahi bharoosa
Don't trust the caretaker.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "caretaker" — one who takes care of something
First known use: 14th century
The term 'caretaker' has evolved in English to refer to a person who looks after someone or something, commonly associated with providing maintenance or assistance.