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crisis

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/ˈkraɪsɪs/ · cri-sis

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

Meanings

nounformal

A time of intense difficulty or danger.

ایک ایسا وقت جس میں شدید مشکلات یا خطرات ہوتے ہیں۔

بحران

buhraan

Synonyms

emergencycatastrophedisasterایمرجنسیآفتمصیبت

Antonyms

resolutionsolutionstabilityحلاستحکاممقررہ

Common Collocations

  • health crisis
  • economic crisis
  • crisis management

Example Sentences

The country is facing an economic crisis due to rising unemployment.

ملک بے روزگاری میں اضافے کی وجہ سے اقتصادی بحران کا سامنا کر رہا ہے۔

Mulk be rozgari mein izafe ki wajah se iqtisadi buhraan ka samna kar raha hai.

During a health crisis, timely intervention is crucial.

صحت کے بحران کے دوران، بروقت مداخلت انتہائی اہم ہے۔

Sehat ke buhraan ke doran, baroqt mudakhlat intehai ahem hai.

The organization implemented new strategies to deal with the crisis.

تنظیم نے بحران سے نمٹنے کے لیے نئے حکمت عملی نافذ کیے ہیں۔

Tanzim ne buhraan se nimatne ke liye naye hikmat amli nafiz kiye hain.

Easily Confused With

critique:Crisis refers to a situation of danger or difficulty, while critique involves the analysis and assessment of something.

Word Family

crises
nounبحرانوں
crisis management
phraseبحران کی انتظام

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'crisis' as a critical point where something must change.

Imagine a red alert symbol indicating urgency and risk.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جی رہا ہوں مشکلات کے ان سازشوں میں، مشکل وقت کا عجب ہے عالم یہ طاری

Ji raha hun mushkilaat ke in saazishon mein, mushkil waqt ka ajab hai aalam yeh taari

I am living in the conspiracies of difficulties, a strange state during tough times.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مشکل وقت میں صبر کرو، نازک وقت گزرتا ہے

Mushkil waqt mein sabr karo, nazuk waqt guzarta hai

Be patient in tough times; delicate times pass.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "krisis" — judgment, decision

First known use: 14th century

The term 'crisis' has its roots in the Greek word 'krisis,' which means a turning point in a situation. It has evolved over centuries to encompass various contexts including health, economics, and personal dilemmas.