courage
intermediateB1/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ · courage
The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.
Meanings
The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.
ڈر، درد یا مشکلات کا سامنا کرنے کی صلاحیت۔
حوصلہ
husla
Common Collocations
- display courage
- summon courage
- courage to act
Example Sentences
It takes courage to stand up for what is right.
یہ حوصلہ درکار ہے کہ صحیح کے لئے کھڑا ہوں۔
Yeh husla darkaar hai keh sahi ke liye khara hon.
She showed great courage in facing her fears.
اس نے اپنے خوف کا سامنا کرنے میں بڑی بہادری دکھائی۔
Us ne apne khauf ka saamna karne mein badi bahaduri dikhayi.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
حوصلہ خوف کی عدم موجودگی نہیں ہے، بلکہ اس پر فتح پانے کا نام ہے۔
Husla khauf ki adam maujoodgi nahin hai, balki is par fatah pane ka naam hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Courage sounds like 'core rage', use your core strength to fight fears.
Imagine a lion, symbolizing bravery and courage, standing proud.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پر اعتماد ہو، تو حوصلہ کئی رنگوں میں آتا ہے
Khud par aitmaad ho, toh husla kai rangon mein aata hai
If you have self-confidence, courage comes in many colors.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "cor, cordis" — heart
First known use: 14th century
The word 'courage' comes from the Latin root 'cor', meaning 'heart', which reflects the idea of strength and bravery originating from the heart.