forthcoming
intermediateB2/fɔrθˈkʌmɪŋ/ · forth-com-ing
about to happen or appear; imminent.
Meanings
about to happen or appear; imminent.
جو ہونے والا ہے یا سامنے آنے والا ہے; قریب.
نزدیک آنے والا
nazdeek aane wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- forthcoming events
- forthcoming meeting
- forthcoming book
Example Sentences
The forthcoming election will determine the future of the country.
نزدیک آنیوالی انتخابات ملک کے مستقبل کا تعین کریں گی۔
Nazdeek aani wali intikhabat mulk ke mustaqbil ka ta'ayun karengi.
She is forthcoming with information that others may withhold.
وہ اس معلومات کے بارے میں سامنے آنے والی ہے جو دوسرے چھپاتے ہیں۔
Woh is maloomat ke baare mein samne aane wali hai jo doosre chhupate hain.
His forthcoming book on climate change has generated much interest.
اس کی قریب آنا والی کتاب موسمیاتی تبدیلی پر بہت دلچسپی پیدا کر چکی ہے۔
Us ki qareeb aani wali kitaab mosmiati tabdeeli par bohat dilchaspi paida kar chuki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'forthcoming' as something that is about to come.
Picture an event calendar where dates are approaching quickly.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چاہتوں کی طرف توجہ دیں، آنے والا وقت قریب ہے.
Chahatun ki taraf tawajjo dein, aane wala waqt qareeb hai.
Pay attention to desires; the forthcoming time is near.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آنے والا وقت کوئی نہیں جانتا
Aane wala waqt koi nahi jaan'ta
No one knows the forthcoming time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "forðcuman" — to come forth
First known use: 14th century
The term 'forthcoming' originally emerged in the late 14th century, signifying something that is about to arrive or happen.