casting
intermediateB2/ˈkæstɪŋ/ · cast-ing
The act of selecting actors for roles in a play or film.
Meanings
The act of selecting actors for roles in a play or film.
کسی کھیل یا فلم میں کرداروں کے لیے اداکاروں کا انتخاب کرنے کا عمل۔
کاسٹنگ
casting
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- casting call
- casting director
- casting process
Example Sentences
The casting for the new movie attracted many talented actors.
نئی فلم کے لیے کاسٹنگ نے بہت سے باصلاحیت اداکاروں کو متوجہ کیا۔
Nayi film ke liye casting ne bohat se basahilat adakaron ko mutwajjah kiya.
She was nervous about the casting audition tomorrow.
وہ کل کے کاسٹنگ آڈیشن کے بارے میں نروس تھی۔
Woh kal ke casting audition ke baare mein nervous thi.
The casting department is responsible for selecting the best performers.
کاسٹنگ ڈیپارٹمنٹ بہترین پرفارمرز کے انتخاب کا ذمہ دار ہے۔
Casting department behtareen performers ke intekhaab ka zimmedar hai.
Easily Confused With
To shape a material by pouring it into a mold.
کسی مواد کو سانچے میں ڈال کر شکل دینا۔
ڈالنا
daalna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- casting steel
- casting metal
- casting resin
Example Sentences
They are casting a statue for the new park.
وہ نئے پارک کے لیے ایک مجسمہ ڈال رہے ہیں۔
Woh naye park ke liye aik mujasma daal rahe hain.
The artist is carefully casting the bronze into molds.
فنکار احتیاط سے کانسی کو سانچوں میں ڈال رہا ہے۔
Fankar ehtiyaat se kansi ko sanchoon mein daal raha hai.
We are casting the first layer of the sculpture.
ہم مجسمے کی پہلی تہہ ڈال رہے ہیں۔
Hum mujseme ki pehli tah daal rahe hain.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of casting as both selecting performers and shaping materials.
Imagine a director choosing actors while simultaneously pouring metal into molds.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کاسٹ کرتے ہیں خوابوں کی دُنیا آباد کرنے کے لیے، ہر چہرے میں چھپے ہیں کئی راز ہمارے لگانے کے لیے۔
Casting karte hain khwabon ki duniya abaad karne ke liye, Har chehre mein chhupay hain kai raaz hamare lagaane ke liye.
We cast to build a world of dreams, In every face, many secrets are hidden for our adding.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹو گے
Jo booge, wahi kaato ge
You will reap what you sow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "kasta" — to throw
First known use: 15th century
The word 'casting' originated from the Old Norse 'kasta', meaning to throw. Over time, it evolved to describe making shapes in molds and selecting actors for roles in performances.