handicap

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/ˈhændɪkæp/ · han-di-cap

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Meanings

nounformal

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

ایک جسمانی یا ذہنی حالت جو کسی شخص کی حرکات، حسوں یا سرگرمیوں کو محدود کرتی ہے۔

پیدائشی نقص

paidaishi nuqs

Synonyms

disabilityimpairmentlimitationنقصعذرمندیموجو د مشکلات

Antonyms

advantagebenefitassetفائدہمنافعسرمایہ

Common Collocations

  • intellectual handicap
  • physical handicap
  • economic handicap

Example Sentences

The handicap he faces in society is often overlooked.

اسے معاشرے میں جو نقص کا سامنا ہے اکثر نظر انداز کر دیا جاتا ہے۔

Usay muashray mein jo nuqs ka samna hai aksar nazar andaaz kar diya jata hai.

She has not let her handicap define her life.

اس نے اپنی عذرمندی کو اپنی زندگی کی تعریف کرنے کی اجازت نہیں دی۔

Us ne apni uzurmandi ko apni zindagi ki tareef karne ki ijaazat nahi di.

The government has programs to assist people with disabilities.

حکومت کے پاس عذرمند افراد کی مدد کے لئے پروگرام ہیں۔

Hukumat ke paas uzurmund afraad ki madad ke liye programs hain.

Easily Confused With

disability:A disability is specifically an inability to perform activities, while a handicap may refer to the barriers faced by those with disabilities.
verbformal

To create a disadvantage for someone or something.

کسی شخص یا چیز کے لئے نقصان دہ بنانا۔

نقصان دینا

nuqsan dena

Synonyms

impairhamperburdenنقصان دیناروکاوٹ ڈالنابوجھ ڈالنا

Antonyms

enableassistsupportمناسبت دینامدد کرناسپورٹ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • handicap someone in a competition
  • handicap a process
  • handicap a plan

Example Sentences

The lack of resources can handicap their progress.

وسائل کی کمی ان کی ترقی کو نقصان پہنچا سکتی ہے۔

Wasail ki kami un ki taraqqi ko nuqsan pohanchaa sakti hai.

New regulations may handicap various industries.

نئے قواعد و ضوابط مختلف صنعتوں کو نقصان پہنچا سکتے ہیں۔

Naye qawaid o zobait mukhtalif sanaton ko nuqsan pohanchaa sakte hain.

He was handicapped by his lack of experience.

وہ اپنی تجربے کی کمی کی وجہ سے نقصان میں رہا۔

Woh apni tajurbe ki kami ki wajah se nuqsan mein raha.

Easily Confused With

impair:Impair means to weaken or diminish, while handicap means to put someone at a disadvantage.

Word Family

handicapped
adjectiveعذرمند
handicapping
verbنقصان دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that a handicap can limit one's capabilities, just like a weight can limit one's ability to run.

Imagine someone trying to run a race while carrying a heavy backpack.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دنیا کا دلکش نظر، عذر کی تصویر دکھاتی ہے

Dunya ka dilkash nazar, uzr ki tasveer dikhati hai

The beautiful view of the world reflects the image of exemption.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نقصان کا پھل ہمیشہ کڑوا ہوتا ہے

Nuqsan ka phal hamesha karwa hota hai

The fruit of loss is always bitter.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "hand in cap" — a betting term in which the stakes are put in a cap

First known use: 17th century

The term originated in the 18th century as a betting game and later evolved to refer to any disadvantage or impediment in various contexts.