comprehension
intermediateB1/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən/ · com-pre-hen-sion
The ability to understand something.
Meanings
The ability to understand something.
کسی چیز کو سمجھنے کی صلاحیت۔
سمجھ
samajh
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- reading comprehension
- comprehension skills
- comprehension questions
Example Sentences
Her comprehension of the subject was impressive.
اس کا مضمون کی سمجھ شاندار تھی۔
Us ka mazmoon ki samajh shandar thi.
The test measures your reading comprehension skills.
یہ ٹیسٹ آپ کی پڑھنے کی سمجھ کی مہارت کو ناپتا ہے۔
Yeh test aap ki parhne ki samajh ki mahaarat ko naapta hai.
Good comprehension is essential for effective communication.
اچھی سمجھ مؤثر ابلاغ کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Achhi samaj mo'aser iblaag ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'comprehension' as 'com-pre-hension' - the ability to pre-emptively grasp ideas!
Imagine a light bulb turning on when you finally understand a complex concept.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں سمجھنے کی باتیں ہوں گی، وہ راز بھی تمہارے علم میں آئیں گے۔
Ishq mein samajhne ki baatein hongi, woh raaz bhi tumhare ilm mein aayenge.
In love, there will be things to understand, those secrets will come to your knowledge.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سمجھداری سے قدم اٹھانا، منزل پا لیں گے۔
Samajhdari se qadam uthana, manzil paa lenge.
Take steps wisely, you will reach your destination.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "comprehensio" — a taking together
First known use: 15th century
The word 'comprehension' evolved from the Latin term 'comprehensio' which means 'to grasp' the meaning of something. It entered the English language around the late Middle Ages.