drive
beginnerA2/draɪv/ · drive
to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
Meanings
to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
موٹر گاڑی کی سمت اور رفتار کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے چلانا۔
چلانا
chhalana
Common Collocations
- drive a car
- drive safely
- drive to work
Example Sentences
I love to drive on the weekends.
مجھے ہفتے کے آخر میں چلانا پسند ہے۔
Mujhe hafte ke aakhir mein chhalana pasand hai.
He learned to drive when he was sixteen.
اس نے سولہ سال کی عمر میں چلانا سیکھا۔
Us ne solah sal ki umr mein chhalana seekha.
She drives to work every day.
وہ ہر روز کام پر چلاتی ہے۔
Woh har roz kaam par chhalati hai.
Easily Confused With
the action of operating a vehicle.
گاڑی چلانے کا عمل۔
چلانا
chhalana
Common Collocations
- long drive
- safe drive
- pleasant drive
Example Sentences
The drive to the mountains was breathtaking.
پہاڑوں کی طرف چلانا حیرت انگیز تھا۔
Pahaaron ki taraf chhalana hairat angaiz tha.
He enjoyed the drive along the coast.
اس نے ساحل کے ساتھ چلانے کا لطف اٹھایا۔
Us ne saahil ke saath chhalane ka lutf uthaya.
She took a long drive to clear her mind.
اس نے اپنے دماغ کو صاف کرنے کے لیے لمبی چلائی کی۔
Us ne apne dimaag ko saaf karne ke liye lambhi chhalai ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'drive' like 'moving forward'.
Imagine a steering wheel turning as a car drives down a road.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چلتا ہوں میں تو سب کچھ چھوڑ کر ساتھ آتا ہے، یہ گاڑی میرا خواب ہے، یہ رات میرے ساتھ آتا ہے
Chalta hun main to sab kuch chhod kar saath aata hai, ye gaari mera khwab hai, ye raat mere saath aata hai.
When I drive, everything leaves and comes along; this car is my dream, this night comes with me.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سفر موت کا ایک سفر ہے
Safar maut ka aik safar hai
Travel is a journey towards death.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "drīfan" — to force or drive
First known use: 13th century
The word 'drive' has evolved from Old English 'drīfan', originally meaning to force something along. Initially associated with guiding animals, its meanings have broadened to include operating vehicles and motivating efforts.