conflict
intermediateB2/ˈkɒnflɪkt/ · con-flict
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Meanings
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
ایک سنگین اختلاف یا جھگڑا، جو عام طور پر طویل المدت ہوتا ہے۔
تنازع
tanaza'
Common Collocations
- armed conflict
- conflict resolution
- conflict of interest
Example Sentences
The conflict between the two countries has lasted for decades.
دونوں ممالک کے درمیان تنازعہ کئی دہائیوں سے جاری ہے۔
Dono mamalik ke darmiyan tanaza' kai dahaiyon se jari hai.
There was a conflict of interest in the decision-making process.
فیصلہ سازی کے عمل میں مفادات کا تنازعہ تھا۔
Faisla sazi ke amal mein mafadat ka tanaza' tha.
He resolved the conflict through mediation.
اس نے ثالثی کے ذریعے تنازعہ کا حل نکالا۔
Us ne taliqi ke zariye tanaza' ka hal nikala.
Easily Confused With
To be in opposition or disagreement.
مخالفت یا اختلاف میں ہونا۔
تنازع کرنا
tanaza' karna
Common Collocations
- conflict with
- conflict over
- conflicting priorities
Example Sentences
Their interests conflict with our objectives.
ان کے مفادات ہمارے مقاصد سے متصادم ہیں۔
Un ke mafadat hamare maqasid se mutazad hain.
The events in the story conflict with the historical facts.
کہانی میں واقعات تاریخی حقائق کے ساتھ متصادم ہیں۔
Kahani mein waqi'at tarihi haqaiq ke sath mutazad hain.
His beliefs conflict with his actions.
اس کے عقائد اس کے اعمال سے متصادم ہیں۔
Us ke aqaid us ke aamal se mutazad hain.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'conflict' as two things clashing against each other.
Imagine two opposing forces battling in a storm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تھرے جو تند ہو چلے، ہم تو غور کے متلاشی ہیں۔
Thray jo tand ho chalay, ham to ghour ke mutlaashi hain.
While the winds may become fierce, we seek deliberation.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں دو ہیں، وہاں جھگڑا ہے۔
Jahan do hain, wahan jhagra hai.
Where there are two, there is conflict.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "conflictus" — a striking together, quarrel
First known use: 14th century
The word 'conflict' comes from the Latin word 'conflictus', which means 'to strike together'. Over time, it has evolved in English to represent struggles or disagreements, both in personal and social contexts.