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eager

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/ˈiːɡər/ · ea-ger

having a keen or enthusiastic desire or interest.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a keen or enthusiastic desire or interest.

شوق یا دلچسپی میں تیز و پرجوش ہونا.

بہت چاہنے والا

bohat chahne wala

Synonyms

enthusiastickeeneagerly awaitingپرجوشحریصشوقین

Antonyms

apatheticindifferentuninterestedبے پرواہغافلنہ چاہنے والا

Common Collocations

  • eager to learn
  • eagerly anticipated
  • eagerly waiting

Example Sentences

She is eager to start her new job.

وہ اپنے نئے کام شروع کرنے کے لئے بہت چاہتی ہے.

Woh apne naye kaam shuru karne ke liye bohat chahti hai.

The children were eager to go to the amusement park.

بچے تفریحی پارک جانے کے لئے بہت چاہتے تھے.

Bachay tafreehi park jaane ke liye bohat chahte the.

He is eager to learn new skills.

وہ نئی مہارتیں سیکھنے کے لیے بہت چاہتا ہے.

Woh nai maharatein seekhne ke liye bohat chahta hai.

Easily Confused With

eagerly:Eagerly is an adverb describing the manner of doing something eagerly, while eager is an adjective describing a person's attitude.

Word Family

eagerness
nounشوق
eagerly
adverbبہت شوق سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a child eager to open a gift.

Picture someone jumping up and down with excitement.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چاہتیں راز کئی دل کے سنو ، / ہر دل ہے شوق سے بھرپور یہاں!

Chahatain raaz kai dil ke suno, / Har dil hai shauq se bharpoor yahan!

Listen to the many secrets of love in the heart, / Every heart is filled with desire here!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چاہ جستجو کی ماں ہے.

Chah jostajo ki maa hai.

Desire is the mother of exploration.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "āgan" — to have a strong desire or enthusiasm for something

First known use: 15th century

Originally used in Old English to express strong desire, the word has evolved in its usage but retained similar meanings of enthusiasm and desire.