humbly
intermediateB1/ˈhʌmbli/ · hum-bly
In a modest or lowly manner; showing humility.
Meanings
In a modest or lowly manner; showing humility.
نرمی اور عاجزی سے؛ عاجزی کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے۔
خاکساری سے
khaksari se
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- speak humbly
- act humbly
- humbly request
Example Sentences
He humbly accepted the award.
اس نے بجا طور پر ایوارڈ قبول کیا۔
Us ne baja tor par award qubool kiya.
She spoke humbly about her achievements.
اس نے اپنے کارناموں کے بارے میں عاجزی سے گفتگو کی۔
Us ne apne karnamon ke bare mein aajzi se guftagu ki.
They requested humbly for your support.
انہوں نے آپ کی حمایت کے لئے عاجزی سے درخواست کی۔
Unho ne aap ki himayat ke liye aajzi se darkhwast ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'humble pie' to remember that being humble often means accepting one's limitations.
Picture a person bowing their head in respect and gratitude.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاکساری ہے خاصیت درویشوں کی، جو مانگیں تو مانگیں سر جھکاکر وہی
Khaksari hai khasiyat darweshon ki, jo maangen to maangen sar jhukaakar wohi
Humility is the trait of the mystics; when they ask, they ask with bowed heads.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عاجزی کا بوجھ اٹھانا بہتر ہے
Aajzi ka bojh uthana behtar hai
It is better to bear the burden of humility.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "humblie" — in a low or modest manner
First known use: 14th century
Derived from the Old French 'humble', which in turn comes from Latin 'humilis', meaning 'lowly'. The usage has evolved to signify modesty and lack of arrogance.