gratitude
intermediateB1/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ · grat-i-tude
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Meanings
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
شکریہ ادا کرنے کی کیفیت؛ مہربانی کا اعتراف کرنے اور اس کا بدلہ دینے کے لیے تیار رہنا۔
شکریہ
shukriya
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Common Collocations
- express gratitude
- feel gratitude
- show gratitude
Example Sentences
I expressed my gratitude to her for helping me.
میں نے اس کا شکریہ ادا کیا کہ اس نے میری مدد کی۔
Main ne us ka shukriya ada kiya ke us ne meri madad ki.
Gratitude is an important value in many cultures.
شکریہ بہت سے ثقافتوں میں ایک اہم قدر ہے۔
Shukriya bahut se saqafat mein aik ahem qadar hai.
He wrote a letter of gratitude to the donors.
اس نے مختصری خط لکھا کہ عطیہ دہندگان کا شکریہ ادا کرے۔
Us ne mukhtasri khat likha ke atiya dehandgan ka shukriya ada kare.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of gratitude as a 'great attitude' towards kindness.
Picture someone giving a heartfelt thank you note.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مشتاق ہوں شکر گزاری کا۔
Mushtaq hoon shukar guzari ka.
I long for a state of gratitude.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
احسان کرنے والے کا احسان نہ بھولیں۔
Ihsaan karne wale ka ihsaan na bhoolen.
Do not forget the kindness of those who do good.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "gratitudo" — thankfulness
First known use: 14th century
The word gratitude comes from the Latin 'gratitudo', which means thankfulness and acknowledgment of kindness.