dexterous
intermediateB2/ˈdɛkstrəs/ · dex-ter-ous
demonstrating skill or cleverness in using the hands or mind.
Meanings
demonstrating skill or cleverness in using the hands or mind.
ہاتھوں یا ذہن کا استعمال کرنے میں مہارت یا ہوشیاری کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔
ماہر
maahir
Common Collocations
- dexterous fingers
- dexterous movements
- dexterous craft
Example Sentences
The surgeon was dexterous in performing the intricate procedure.
سرجن نے پیچیدہ طریقہ کار انجام دینے میں مہارت دکھائی۔
Surgeon ne pechida tareeqa kaar anjaam dene mein maahir dikhai.
Her dexterous hands swiftly created a beautiful sculpture.
اس کے ماہر ہاتھوں نے تیزی سے ایک خوبصورت مجسمہ بنایا۔
Us ke maahir haathon ne taizi se aik khoobsurat mujasma banaya.
He is known for his dexterous handling of negotiations.
وہ مذاکرات کے حوالے سے اپنی مہارت کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Woh muzakraat ke hawalay se apni maharat ke liye jana jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dexter' as the right hand, which is typically associated with skill.
Imagine a skilled artist gracefully painting a masterpiece.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہنر میں چالاکی ہے، وہ بناتا ہے فن کی باتیں گوہر اجلا ہے ہاتھوں میں، وہ بناتا ہے راتیں
Hunar mein chalaaki hai, woh banata hai fun ki baatein Gohar ujla hai haathon mein, woh banata hai raatein
In talent, there is cleverness, he creates the art’s discourse, The pearl shines in his hands, he creates the nights.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر بڑھتا ہے آزمائش سے
Hunar barhta hai aazmaish se
Skill increases with challenges.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dexter" — right-handed, skillful
First known use: 15th century
The word originated from the Latin 'dexter,' meaning 'right' or 'skillful.' Over time, it evolved into Middle English as 'dexterous' to describe agility and skill.