catching
intermediateB1/ˈkæʧɪŋ/ · catch-ing
To capture or seize something, especially in the process of moving.
Meanings
To capture or seize something, especially in the process of moving.
کسی چیز کو خاص طور پر حرکت کے عمل کے دوران پکڑنا.
پکڑنا
pakarna
Common Collocations
- catching a ball
- catching a glimpse
- catching someone's attention
Example Sentences
He is good at catching the ball during the game.
وہ کھیل کے دوران گیند پکڑنے میں اچھا ہے.
Woh khel ke doran gend pakarne mein acha hai.
Catching a cold is common in winter.
سردیوں میں زکام پکڑنا عام ہے.
Sardiyon mein zukam pakarna aam hai.
She was catching my attention with her amazing performance.
اس نے اپنی شاندار پرفارمنس سے میری توجہ پکڑی.
Us ne apni shandar performance se meri tawajjo pakri.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'catching' by associating it with the action of catching a ball.
Visualize a child catching a butterfly in a park.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پکڑ لو زندگی کی خوشیوں کو، تیرے ہاتھوں میں ہیں یہ لمحے ماضی کے.
Pakad lo zindagi ki khushiyon ko, tere haathon mein hain ye lamhe mazi ke.
Seize the joys of life, these moments are in your hands from the past.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا تاثر پکا ہوتا ہے.
Pehela tasur pakka hota hai.
The first impression is always lasting.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ceccan" — to catch
First known use: 15th century
The word 'catch' originates from the Old English 'ceccan', meaning to seize or grasp. The present participle 'catching' developed as an ongoing action.