desert-like
intermediateB2/ˈdɛzərt-laɪk/ · de-sert-like
having characteristics similar to a desert, especially in regard to dryness or barrenness.
Meanings
having characteristics similar to a desert, especially in regard to dryness or barrenness.
ایسا جو صحراء کی خصوصیات رکھتا ہو، خاص طور پر خشک یا بے زار ہونے کے لحاظ سے۔
صحرائی جیسا
sahrā'ī jaisā
Common Collocations
- desert-like climate
- desert-like landscape
- desert-like terrain
Example Sentences
The region is characterized by a desert-like climate, which makes agriculture challenging.
یہ علاقہ صحرائی جیسا موسم رکھتا ہے، جو زراعت کو مشکل بناتا ہے۔
Yeh ilaqa sahrā'ī jaisā mausam rakhta hai, jo zarā'ā'at ko mushkil banata hai.
The landscape appeared desert-like, with little vegetation and constant winds.
یہ منظر صحرائی جیسا نظر آ رہا تھا، جس میں کم نباتات اور مسلسل ہوائیں تھیں۔
Yeh manzar sahrā'ī jaisā nazar ā rahā thā, jis mein kam nabātāt aur musalsal hawaen thi.
Animals adapted to desert-like conditions have special features to survive.
صحرائی جیسی حالت میں جانوروں نے بقا کے لیے خاص خصوصیات اختیار کی ہیں۔
Sahrā'ī jaisī halat mein janwaron ne baqā ke liye khās khusūsiāt ikhtiyār kī hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the desert as a dry and barren place, and add 'like' to compare it to something else.
Picture a vast expanse of dry sand and sparse vegetation.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا پتے کا جھکنا، پھر جھکنا ہے۔
pehla patte ka jhukna, phir jhukna hai.
The first fall is the beginning of the fall.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "desertus" — abandoned, desert
First known use: 20th century
The term 'desert-like' combines the word 'desert', which has its roots in Latin, with the English suffix '-like' to indicate similarity.