good
beginnerA1/ɡʊd/ · good
To be positive, pleasing, or of high quality.
Meanings
To be positive, pleasing, or of high quality.
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اچھا
acha
Common Collocations
- good quality
- good job
- good friend
Example Sentences
This is a good book to read.
یہ پڑھنے کے لیے ایک اچھا کتاب ہے۔
Yeh parhne ke liye aik acha kitaab hai.
She did a good job on her project.
اس نے اپنے پروجیکٹ پر اچھا کام کیا۔
Us ne apne project par acha kaam kiya.
He is a good friend to have.
وہ رکھنے کے لیے ایک اچھا دوست ہے۔
Woh rakhne ke liye aik acha dost hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'good' as the first step towards greatness.
Picture a thumbs up to represent something good.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خیر تو اُس میں ہے جو تمہیں والوں میں لے آئے
Khair to us mein hai jo tumhain walon mein le aaye
The good is that which brings you among the good people.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اچھے کام کی ہمیشہ قدر ہوتی ہے۔
Acha kaam ki hamesha qadr hoti hai.
Good deeds are always valued.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "gōd" — satisfactory, pleasing
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'good' has its roots in Old English 'gōd' which meant satisfactory or pleasing. It has related forms in other Germanic languages, reflecting a common linguistic heritage.