encouragement
intermediateB2/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/ · en-cour-age-ment
The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Meanings
The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
کسی کو حمایت، اعتماد، یا امید دینے کا عمل۔
حوصلہ افزائی
hausla afzai
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Common Collocations
- words of encouragement
- offer encouragement
- encouragement from friends
Example Sentences
Receiving encouragement from her friends helped her to overcome her fears.
اپنے دوستوں سے حوصلہ افزائی حاصل کرنے نے اس کی خوف پر قابو پانے میں مدد کی.
Apne doston se hausla afzai hasil karne ne is ki khauf par qaboo paane mein madad ki.
The teacher's encouragement boosted the students' confidence.
استاد کی حوصلہ افزائی نے طلباء کا اعتماد بڑھا دیا.
Ustaad ki hausla afzai ne talaba ka aitmaad barha diya.
He found the encouragement he needed to pursue his dreams.
اس نے اپنے خوابوں کی پیروی کرنے کے لیے جس حوصلہ افزائی کی ضرورت تھی وہ پائی.
Us ne apne khwabon ki pairvi karne ke liye jis hausla afzai ki zaroorat thi wo pai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of encouraging words you would give to a friend and remember the warmth they bring.
Visualize a cheering crowd supporting an athlete.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راستے میں کٹھنائیاں آتی ہیں، حوصلہ بڑھانے والے ساتھ ہوتے ہیں۔
Raaste mein kathnaiyan aati hain, hausla barhane wale saath hote hain.
Obstacles come in the way, but those who encourage are always there.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حوصلہ بڑھانے سے انسان کا حوصلہ آسمانوں کو چھو لیتا ہے۔
Hausla barhane se insaan ka hausla aasmanon ko choo leta hai.
With encouragement, a person's spirit can touch the skies.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "encorager" — to make strong, to hearten
First known use: 14th century
The term evolved in the English language from Old French 'en-courager' in the late 14th century, embodying the notion of imparting strength or support.