desirable
intermediateB1/dɪˈzaɪrəbl/ · de-si-ra-ble
Worthy of desire; that can be desired or wished for.
Meanings
Worthy of desire; that can be desired or wished for.
خواہش کے قابل؛ جسے چاہا جا سکتا ہے یا جس کی خواہش کی جا سکتی ہے۔
خواہش مند
khwahish mand
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- desirable outcome
- desirable qualities
- desirable traits
Example Sentences
A desirable candidate for the job should have strong communication skills.
نوکری کے لیے ایک خواہش مند امیدوار کے پاس مضبوط مواصلاتی مہارت ہونی چاہئیں۔
Naukri ke liye aik khwahish mand umeedwar ke paas mazboot mawasalati maharat honi chahiye.
It is desirable to have a good work-life balance.
اچھے کام اور زندگی کے توازن کا ہونا خواہش مند ہے۔
Achay kaam aur zindagi ke tawazun ka hona khwahish mand hai.
The desirable features of the car include safety and efficiency.
گاڑی کی خواہش مند خصوصیات میں حفاظت اور مؤثریت شامل ہیں۔
Gaadi ki khwahish mand khususiyaat mein hifazat aur mo'asarit shamil hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'desire' in 'desirable' to remember that it relates to wanting something.
Imagine a trophy symbolizing a goal that everyone wishes to achieve.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواہشوں کے دریاؤں میں بہنا ہے مجھے، چاہت کے جزیرے تک پہنچنا ہے مجھے۔
Khwahishon ke daryaoon mein behna hai mujhe, Chahat ke jazeeray tak pohanchna hai mujhe.
I must flow in the rivers of desires, I must reach the island of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسی خواہش ویسا ہی حاصل۔
Jaisi khwahish waisa hi hasil.
As the desire, so the gain.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "désirable" — that can be desired
First known use: 17th century
The word entered English in the late 19th century, deriving from the Latin 'desiderare', meaning to long for or wish for.