contestant
intermediateB1/kənˈtɛstənt/ · con-test-ant
A person who competes in a contest.
Meanings
A person who competes in a contest.
ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی مسابقت میں حصہ لیتا ہے۔
مُسَابِق
musaabiq
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- talent contest contestant
- reality show contestant
- beauty pageant contestant
Example Sentences
The contestant performed exceptionally well in the talent show.
مُسَابِق نے ٹیلنٹ شو میں غیر معمولی طور پر اچھا کام کیا۔
Musaabiq ne talent show mein ghair mamooli tor par acha kaam kiya.
Each contestant had to showcase their skills during the competition.
ہر مُسَابِق کو مقابلے کے دوران اپنی مہارتیں پیش کرنی تھیں۔
Har musaabiq ko muqaable ke doran apni maharatein pesh karni thin.
The judges praised the creativity of all the contestants.
ججز نے تمام مُسَابِقین کی تخلیقی صلاحیتوں کی تعریف کی۔
Judges ne tamam musaabiqeen ki takhleeqi salahiyatoun ki tareef ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a contestant competing for a trophy.
Imagine someone on stage, standing proudly as they await their turn to perform.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک مُسَابِق کا خواب ہوتا ہے، کہ وہ جیتنے کی آرزو رکھتا ہے۔
Harek musaabiq ka khwab hota hai, Keh wo jeetne ki arzu rakhta hai.
Every contestant has a dream, That they nurture the desire to win.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر مند ہمیشہ کامیاب ہوتا ہے۔
Hunarmand hamesha kamiyab hota hai.
The skilled always succeed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contestantem" — to strive against
First known use: 19th century
The term evolved from Latin, entering English usage in the late 19th century.