guess
beginnerA1/ɡɛs/ · guess
to form an opinion or estimate without certain knowledge.
Meanings
to form an opinion or estimate without certain knowledge.
ایک رائے یا تخمینہ بنانا بغیر کسی یقینی معلومات کے۔
اندازہ لگانا
andaaza lagana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- guess the answer
- guess someone's age
- make a guess
Example Sentences
I can only guess how much it will cost.
میں صرف اندازہ لگا سکتا ہوں کہ اس میں کتنا خرچہ آئے گا۔
main sirf andaaza laga sakta hoon ke is mein kitna kharcha aayega.
Can you guess who came to the party?
کیا تم اندازہ لگا سکتے ہو کہ پارٹی میں کون آیا؟
kya tum andaaza laga sakte ho ke party mein kaun aaya?
She guessed the right answer on the quiz.
اس نے کوئز کے صحیح جواب کا اندازہ لگایا۔
us ne quiz ke sahi jawab ka andaaza lagaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'guess' as a 'shot in the dark'.
Imagine someone throwing darts at a board, trying to hit a target without looking.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اندازہ ہی بھلا ہے، علم تو کم ہی ہوتا ہے۔
andaaza hi bhala hai, ilm to kam hi hota hai.
A guess may have its merits, while knowledge is often limited.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old Norse "giska" — to tremble, to shake
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Old Norse 'giska', which means to make a conjecture or determine something without sufficient evidence.