Meanings
physical or mental effort applied to a task.
جسمانی یا ذہنی کوشش جو کسی کام کے لیے کی جائے۔
محنت
mehnat
Common Collocations
- physical exertion
- mental exertion
- great exertion
Example Sentences
His exertion in the gym paid off with improved strength.
اس کی جیم میں محنت نے طاقت میں بہتری پیدا کی۔
Us ki gym mein mehnat ne taqat mein behtari paida ki.
Mental exertion can lead to fatigue if not balanced with rest.
ذہنی محنت اگر آرام کے ساتھ توازن نہ رکھے تو تھکن کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Zehni mehnat agar aaram ke sath tawazun na rakhe to thakan ka ba'ais ban sakti hai.
The exertion required for the hike was worth the stunning view at the top.
چڑھائی کے لئے جو محنت درکار تھی وہ چوٹی پر دلکش منظر کے لائق تھی۔
Charhai ke liye jo mehnat darkar thi wo choti par dilkash manzar ke laayak thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of exertion as 'exerting' yourself to achieve something.
Imagine someone lifting a heavy weight or running a marathon.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے، ہر ایک کو منزل کی تلاش ہوتی ہے۔
Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai, har aik ko manzil ki talash hoti hai.
The fruit of hard work is sweet; everyone seeks their destination.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of hard work is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "exertio" — a putting forth, an effort
First known use: 15th century
The word 'exertion' has been in use since the late Middle Ages, derived from Latin roots meaning to put forth.