earthly
intermediateB2/ˈɜːrθli/ · earth-ly
relating to the physical world or material affairs; not spiritual or heavenly.
Meanings
relating to the physical world or material affairs; not spiritual or heavenly.
مادی دنیا سے متعلق یا دنیاوی معاملات؛ روحانی یا آسمانی سے نہیں۔
زمینی
zameeni
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Common Collocations
- earthly possessions
- earthly beings
- earthly life
Example Sentences
He was more focused on earthly matters than spiritual ones.
وہ روحانی امور کے مقابلے میں زمینی معاملات پر زیادہ توجہ مرکوز رکھتا تھا۔
Woh ruhani amoor ke muqable mein zameeni mamlaat par zyada tawajjo markooz rakhta tha.
The earthly delights can often distract us from higher pursuits.
زمینی خوشیوں نے اکثر ہمیں اعلیٰ مقاصد سے دور کر دیا ہے۔
Zameeni khushiyon ne aksar humein aala maqasid se door kar diya hai.
Many stories reflect on the tension between earthly life and spiritual aspirations.
بہت سی کہانیاں زمینی زندگی اور روحانی خواہشات کے درمیان تناؤ کی عکاسی کرتی ہیں۔
Bohat si kahaniyan zameeni zindagi aur ruhani khwahishat ke darmiyan tanaw ki aaks karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'earth' in 'earthly' to remember it relates to the physical world.
Imagine a globe or an illustration of nature to associate with earthly matters.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خدا کی زمین پر ہم سب امانت ہیں، یہ جسم تو خاک کا ہے، روح ہے ابدی.
Khuda ki zameen par hum sab amanat hain, Yeh jism to khak ka hai, rooh hai abadi.
We are all entrusted on God's earth, This body is made of dust, but the soul is eternal.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
زمین پر رہنے والے زمین پر رہتے ہیں۔
Zameen par rehne walay zameen par rehte hain.
Those who dwell on earth live on the earth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "eorþlic" — of or pertaining to the earth
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved from Old English, gaining its modern sense as it was used in literature and philosophical discussions.