Meanings
To have or keep in one's grasp.
کسی چیز کو اپنے ہاتھوں میں رکھنا یا پکڑنا۔
پکڑا
pakra
Common Collocations
- held accountable
- held responsible
- held in high regard
Example Sentences
He held the baby in his arms.
اس نے بچے کو اپنی بانہوں میں پکڑا۔
Us ne bachay ko apni baanhon mein pakra.
The meeting was held in the conference room.
اجلاس کانفرنس کے کمرے میں منعقد ہوا۔
Ijlas conference ke kamray mein munqad hua.
She held on to the rope tightly.
اس نے رسے کو مضبوطی سے پکڑا۔
Us ne rasse ko mazbooti se pakra.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a strong grip when you hold something.
Imagine holding onto a sturdy rope during a climb.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پیار سے توڑنا بُرائی ہے، عشق تو ہر حال میں سنبھالیں گے۔
Pyar se toorna burai hai, ishq to har haal mein sambhalen ge.
To break with love is wrong; love will be cherished in every situation.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چیز پکڑو، اسے مضبوطی سے پکڑو۔
Jo cheez pakro, use mazbooti se pakro.
Whatever you hold, hold it firmly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "healdan" — to hold, to keep
First known use: before 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages.