grateful
beginnerA2/ˈɡreɪtfəl/ · grate-ful
Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
Meanings
Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
احسان کی قدردانی کرنے والا؛ شکر گزار۔
شکر گزار
shukar guzar
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Common Collocations
- grateful for assistance
- grateful heart
- grateful gesture
Example Sentences
I am grateful for your help during the tough times.
میں مشکل وقت کے دوران آپ کی مدد کے لئے شکر گزار ہوں۔
Main mushkil waqt ke doran aap ki madad ke liye shukar guzar hoon.
She sent a card to express how grateful she was.
اس نے شکر گزار ہونے کا احساس دلانے کے لیے ایک کارڈ بھیجا۔
Us ne shukar guzar hone ka ehsaas dilane ke liye aik card bheja.
Being grateful can improve your overall happiness.
شکر گزار ہونے سے آپ کی مجموعی خوشی میں اضافہ ہوسکتا ہے۔
Shukar guzar hone se aap ki majmuyi khushi mein izafa ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of being 'grateful' as having a 'gratitude' attitude.
Imagine a beautiful sunset as a reminder to be grateful for the day's experiences.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شکرانے کا احساس جس دل میں ہو، وہ دل کبھی بھی خالی نہیں رہتا۔
Shukrane ka ehsaas jis dil mein ho, woh dil kabhi bhi khaali nahi rehta.
A heart that feels gratitude is never truly empty.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شکر کرو تو خیر پیدا ہو گی۔
Shukar karo to khair paida ho gi.
Gratitude brings about goodness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "gratefool" — full of thanks
First known use: 14th century
The word 'grateful' has its roots in the Middle English word 'gratefool' and has evolved in its usage to signify an appreciation of kindness or benefits received.