Meanings
to have the courage to do something
کسی کام کو کرنے کی ہمت کرنا
حوصلہ کرنا
hausla karna
Common Collocations
- dare to dream
- dare to challenge
- dare to believe
Example Sentences
She dared to speak her mind during the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران اپنی رائے رکھنے کی ہمت کی.
Us ne meeting ke dauran apni rai rakhne ki himmat ki.
He dared to climb the highest mountain.
اس نے سب سے اونچی پہاڑی چڑھنے کی جرأت کی.
Us ne sab se unchi pahari charhne ki juraat ki.
Do you dare to take this risk?
کیا آپ اس خطرے کو مول لینے کی ہمت رکھتے ہیں؟
Kya aap is khatre ko mol lene ki himmat rakhte hain?
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'dare' as the word that embodies courage in challenging situations.
Imagine a person standing at the edge of a cliff, contemplating whether to jump into the beautiful sea below.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جس نے چڑھائی ہو صراط پر ہرگز نہ ڈرتا ہے، آگے بڑھتا ہے جو تھوڑی سی ہو کوشش زندگی میں.
Jis ne charhai ho sirat par har guz na darta hai, Agay barhta hai jo thodi si ho koshish zindagi mein.
He who has ascended the path fears not at all, Moves forward with any little effort in life.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو نہ دیکھو، اس پر نہ چلو
Jo na dekho, us par na chalo
Do not tread where you have not seen.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "durran" — to have courage
First known use: 12th century
The word 'dare' has evolved from Old English's 'durran', reflecting a sense of courage and bravery. It has been used throughout the centuries to denote the act of challenging oneself.