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coastal

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/ˈkoʊstəl/ · co-as-tal

Relating to or situated on the coast.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or situated on the coast.

ساحل سے متعلق یا وہاں واقع۔

ساحلی

sāḥilī

Synonyms

littoralmaritimeshorelineکناریساحلیسمندری

Antonyms

inlandinterioruplandاندرونیداخلہپہاڑی

Common Collocations

  • coastal region
  • coastal waters
  • coastal area

Example Sentences

The coastal region is known for its stunning beaches.

ساحلی علاقہ اپنے حسین ساحلوں کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

Sāḥilī ilāqa apne ḥusayn sāḥilon ke liye mashhūr hai.

Many species of birds migrate to coastal areas during winter.

بہت سی پرندوں کی نسلیں سردیوں میں ساحلی علاقوں میں ہجرت کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si parindon ki naslien sardiyon mein sāḥilī ilāqon mein hijrat karti hain.

Coastal development needs to consider environmental impacts.

ساحلی ترقی کو ماحولیاتی اثرات کا خیال رکھنا چاہیے۔

Sāḥilī taraqqī ko māḥūliātī asrāt ka khayāl rakhna chāhiye.

Easily Confused With

coastline:Coastal refers to the area near the coast, while coastline specifically describes the outline of the land along the sea.

Word Family

coast
nounساحل
coastline
nounساحلی خط
coastalization
nounساحلی کاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'coastal' as the 'coast' and 'tall' beaches.

Picture a beautiful beach with tall palm trees swaying by the coast.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ساحل کے کنارے خوابوں کے جہاں ہیں، ہر لہریں سناتی ہیں، خوشیوں کے کہانیاں۔

Sāḥil ke kināre khwābōn ke jahān hain, Har lehreñ sunātī hain, khushiyōn ke kahāniyāñ.

On the shore, there are worlds of dreams, Each wave narrates tales of joy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سمندر کی گہرائی معلوم نہیں ہوتی۔

Samundar ki gehraai maloom nahin hoti.

The depth of the ocean is not known.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "costa" — rib, side

First known use: 15th century

The word 'coastal' originates from the Latin word 'costa', meaning 'rib' or 'side', referring to the areas alongside a coast.