hindering
intermediateB1/ˈhɪndərɪŋ/ · hin-der-ing
to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
Meanings
to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
کسی شخص یا شے کے لیے مشکلات پیدا کرنا، جس کے نتیجے میں تاخیر یا رکاوٹ پیدا ہوتی ہے۔
رکاوٹ ڈالنا
rakaawat daalna
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- hindering progress
- hindering development
- hindering communication
Example Sentences
The heavy rain was hindering our progress on the road.
شدید بارش سڑک پر ہماری ترقی میں رکاوٹ ڈال رہی تھی۔
Shadeed barish sadak par hamari taraqqi mein rakaawat daal rahi thi.
He was hindering the project by not completing his tasks on time.
وقت پر اپنے کام مکمل نہ کرنے سے وہ منصوبے میں رکاوٹ ڈال رہا تھا۔
Waqt par apne kaam mukammal na karne se woh mansoobe mein rakaawat daal raha tha.
Her lack of experience is hindering her career advancement.
اس کے تجربے کی کمی اس کی کیریئر کی ترقی میں رکاوٹ بن رہی ہے۔
Us ke tajurbe ki kami us ki career ki taraqqi mein rakaawat ban rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a roadblock as something that hinders your journey.
Imagine a road with a big barrier stopping cars on their path.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کی مٹی میں بھی رکاوٹیں ہیں بہت، / دل کے معمار کی سوچ میں قید ہیں بہت۔
Khud ki matti mein bhi rakaawatain hain bahut, / Dil ke maimar ki soch mein qaid hain bahut.
There are many hindrances in one's own soil, / The thoughts of the heart's architect are trapped in many ways.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رکاوٹوں میں سکھ نہیں ملتا۔
Rakaawatun mein sukh nahin milta.
One does not find peace in obstacles.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hindrian" — to hinder or obstruct
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from its Old English roots and has been used in various forms throughout history to denote obstruction or prevention.