engaged
intermediateB1/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ · en-gaged
Involved in a particular activity or committed to someone in a relationship.
Meanings
Involved in a particular activity or committed to someone in a relationship.
کسی خاص سرگرمی میں مشغول یا کسی سے تعلق میں وابستہ۔
مشغول
mashghool
Common Collocations
- engaged in work
- engaged to be married
- engaged audience
Example Sentences
She is engaged in a community service project.
وہ ایک کمیونٹی سروس منصوبے میں مشغول ہے۔
Woh ek community service mansubay mein mashghool hai.
They got engaged last month.
انہوں نے پچھلے مہینے منگنی کی۔
Unhone pichlay maheenay mangni ki.
He is fully engaged in his studies.
وہ اپنی تعلیم میں مکمل طور پر مشغول ہے۔
Woh apni taleem mein mukammal tor par mashghool hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'engaged' as being 'engaged' in something, like a commitment.
Picture a wedding ring to associate with being engaged.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت نہ ہو تو کیا، منگنی کیا اور بیع مناسب یوں تو مر جائے کوئی کیوں، مشغول بے/ورا انمنگلاؤ
Mohabbat na ho to kya, mangni kya aur baih munasib Yun to mar jaaye koi kyun, mashghool be/yara in manglao
What is an engagement without love? Why would anyone die for it, immersed in this confusion?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مشغول رہنا کامیابی کی کنجی ہے۔
Mashghool rehna kamiyabi ki kunji hai.
Staying engaged is the key to success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "engager" — to pledge, to bind
First known use: 15th century
The word 'engaged' evolved from the Old French 'engager', which means to pledge something, thus implying a commitment or involvement.