Meanings
To receive money or reward in return for work, effort, or service.
کام، محنت یا خدمت کے بدلے میں پیسہ یا انعام حاصل کرنا۔
کمایا
kamaya
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- earned income
- earned respect
- earned a bonus
Example Sentences
She earned a good salary from her job.
اس نے اپنے کام سے اچھی تنخواہ کمایی۔
Us ne apne kam se achi tankhwa kamayi.
He earned recognition for his dedication.
اس نے اپنی محنت کے لئے پہچان حاصل کی۔
Us ne apni mahnat ke liye pehchaan hasil ki.
They have earned the trust of their clients.
انہوں نے اپنے کلائنٹس کا اعتماد کمایا ہے۔
Unhone apne clients ka aitbaar kamaya hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Earned can be remembered as 'money earned is money deserved'.
Imagine a person counting bills after a hard day's work.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محنت کی روشنی سے ہی کما سکتا ہے کوئی، کام کر کے پیسے کمانا ہی جیت کی نشانی ہے۔
Mehnat ki roshni se hi kama sakta hai koi, Kaam kar ke paise kamana hi jeet ki nishani hai.
Only through the light of hard work can one earn; Earning money through work is a symbol of victory.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محنت کا پھل ہمیشہ میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Mehnat ka phal hamesha meetha hota hai.
The fruit of labor is always sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "earne" — to earn or acquire
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Old English, where it was used to indicate acquiring something through effort.