Meanings
To lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglect.
کسی غلطی یا لاپرواہی کی سزا کے طور پر کچھ کھونا یا چھوڑ دینا۔
چھوڑ دینا
chhor dena
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- forfeit a right
- forfeit a game
- forfeit property
Example Sentences
If you don't pay the fine, you may forfeit your right to contest the ticket.
اگر آپ جرمانہ ادا نہیں کرتے تو آپ کو اس ٹکٹ کے خلاف اپیل کرنے کا حق چھوڑنا پڑ سکتا ہے۔
Agar aap jurmana ada nahi karte to aap ko is ticket ke khilaf appeal karne ka haq chhorna par sakta hai.
The team had to forfeit the match due to insufficient players.
ٹیم کو کم کھلاڑیوں کی وجہ سے میچ چھوڑنا پڑا۔
Team ko kam khiladion ki wajah se match chhorna pada.
He decided to forfeit his claims to the inheritance.
اس نے وراثت پر اپنے دعوے چھوڑنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne virasat par apne dawe chhorne ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'forfeit' as 'for your penalty'.
Picture a sports player losing a trophy because of breaking rules.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کو چھوڑ دیا جائے، وہ کبھی واپس نہیں آتا۔
Jis ko chhor diya jaye, woh kabhi wapas nahi aata.
What is given up never comes back.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "forfet" — to be punished; to deliver up
First known use: 15th century
The term 'forfeit' originates from the Old French word 'forfet,' which means a crime that leads to punishment. It has evolved over time to encompass the broader meaning of losing rights or property due to violation of a rule or law.