guiding
intermediateB1/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ · guid-ing
To show or indicate the way to someone.
Meanings
To show or indicate the way to someone.
کسی کو راستہ دکھانا یا اشارہ کرنا۔
رہنمائی کرنا
rahnumaai karna
Common Collocations
- guiding principle
- guiding light
- guiding question
Example Sentences
The teacher is guiding her students towards achieving their goals.
استاد اپنے طلباء کو ان کے مقاصد حاصل کرنے کی طرف رہنمائی کر رہی ہے۔
Ustaad apne talba ko un ke maqasid hasil karne ki taraf rahnumaai kar rahi hai.
He is guiding the company through its financial difficulties.
وہ کمپنی کو اس کی مالی مشکلات سے گزار رہا ہے۔
Woh company ko is ki maali mushkilaat se guzara raha hai.
A mentor is crucial in guiding young professionals.
ایک رہنما نوجوان پیشہ ور افراد کی رہنمائی میں اہم ہوتا ہے۔
Aik rehnuma nojwan pesawar afrad ki rahnumaai mein ahm hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a guide leading you on a map.
Picture a compass showing the right direction.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راستہ دکھاتا ہے جو رہنما، اُس کا ہی پیچھا کریں سب لوگ۔
Raasta dikhata hai jo rehnuma, us ka hi peecha karein sab log.
The one who shows the way, let everyone follow him.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
راہ دکھانے والے کی عزت کرنی چاہیے۔
Raah dikhane wale ki izzat karni chahiye.
One should honor the one who shows the way.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "gēodan" — to lead, to show the way
First known use: 14th century
The word 'guide' has evolved over centuries from Old English to its current form, becoming increasingly associated with direction and mentorship.