famine
advancedC1/ˈfæmɪn/ · fam-ine
A widespread lack of food leading to hunger and suffering.
Meanings
A widespread lack of food leading to hunger and suffering.
خوراک کی وسیع پیمانے پر کمی جو بھوک اور مصیبتوں کا باعث بنتی ہے۔
قحط
qaht
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- food famine
- widespread famine
- famine relief
Example Sentences
The country faced a severe famine due to drought.
ملک کو خشک سالی کی وجہ سے شدید قحط کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Mulq ko khushkaali ki wajah se sheed qaht ka saamna karna pada.
Efforts are being made to provide aid to those affected by the famine.
قحت سے متاثر ہونے والوں کی مدد کے لئے کوششیں کی جا رہی ہیں۔
Qaht se mutasir hone walon ki madad ke liye koshishen ki ja rahi hain.
Famine can lead to social unrest and conflict.
قحط سوشل انتشار اور تنازع کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Qaht social intekhar aur tanazaa ka baais ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Famine sounds like 'famished', which means very hungry. Both relate to a lack of food.
Imagine a barren land with empty bowls, representing severe food scarcity.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ کنگن تو آساں
Haath kangan to aasaan
With a little effort, obstacles can be overcome.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fames" — hunger
First known use: 14th century
The word 'famine' has its origins in the Latin 'fames', which means hunger. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to denote extreme scarcity of food.