handicap
intermediateB1/ˈhændɪkæp/ · han-di-cap
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Meanings
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
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
To create a disadvantage for someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز کے لئے نقصان دہ بنانا۔
نقصان دینا
nuqsan dena
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
Word Family
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.