environment
intermediateB1/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ · en-vi-ron-ment
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Meanings
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
وہ حالات یا شرائط جن میں کوئی شخص، جانور یا پودا رہتا ہے یا کام کرتا ہے۔
ماحول
mahol
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- natural environment
- environmental protection
- living environment
Example Sentences
The environment plays a crucial role in shaping our health.
ماحول ہماری صحت کی تشکیل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔
Mahol hamari sehat ki taskeel mein aik ahem kirdar ada karta hai.
Environmental issues are becoming more prominent in today's society.
ماحولیاتی مسائل آج کے معاشرے میں زیادہ نمایاں ہو رہے ہیں۔
Mahlooti masail aaj ke muashray mein zyada numayan ho rahe hain.
We must take care of our environment for future generations.
ہمیں آئندہ نسلوں کے لیے اپنے ماحول کا خیال رکھنا چاہیے۔
Humein ainda nasaloun ke liye apne mahol ka khayal rakhna chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'environment' as 'in the surrounding world.'
Imagine a lush forest or a clean beach that represents a healthy environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشبوؤں میں بسا ہے میرا ماحوال، پر چمن کی حیثیت پہ بھی عصمت نگاہ ہے۔
Khushboo'on mein basa hai mera mahol, Par chaman ki haisiyat pe bhi izzat nigah hai.
My environment is imbued with fragrances, But the dignity of the garden also commands respect.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹو گے۔
Jo boughay, wahi kaato gay.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "environnement" — surroundings
First known use: 19th century
The word environment comes from the French word 'environnement' and entered English in the late 19th century. It reflects the idea of the surroundings affecting living beings.