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hunting

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/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ · hunt-ing

The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or recreation.

Meanings

nounformal

The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or recreation.

جنگلی جانوروں کا پیچھا کرنا اور انہیں کھانے، کھیل، یا تفریح کے لئے مارنا.

شکار

shikaar

Synonyms

pursuitchasingtrackingپیچھاتلاشتگ و دو

Antonyms

defendingprotectingsafeguardingمحافظتتحفظبچاؤ

Common Collocations

  • hunting season
  • hunting grounds
  • hunting methods

Example Sentences

Hunting is a popular outdoor activity in many cultures.

شکار بہت سی ثقافتوں میں ایک مقبول کھلی ہوا میں سرگرمی ہے.

Shikaar bohot si saqafatoun mein aik maqbool khuli hawa mein sargarmi hai.

He enjoys hunting with his friends on weekends.

اسے اپنی دوستوں کے ساتھ ویک اینڈ پر شکار کرنا پسند ہے.

Usay apne doston ke saath weekend par shikaar karna pasand hai.

Many regulations govern hunting to ensure sustainability.

بہت سی ضوابط شکار کی نگرانی کرتی ہیں تاکہ پائیداری کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے.

Bahut si zabiyt shikaar ki nagarani karti hain taake paidari ko yaqeen dilaya ja sake.

Easily Confused With

hunted:Hunting refers to the act, while hunted is the past tense describing the animals pursued.

Word Family

hunt
verbشکار کرنا
hunter
nounشکار کرنے والا
huntress
nounشکار کرنے والی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a hunter with a bow and arrow ready to hunt.

Imagine yourself in a forest with a bow, stealthily tracking an animal.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

صید کا شوق ہے شکار کے لیے نکلے ہیں خرسندہ بنیں گے کہ خدا کے لیے نکلے ہیں

Said ka shauq hai shikaar ke liye nikle hain Khursandah banein ge ke Khuda ke liye nikle hain

The passion for hunting has taken us out; we shall delight as we venture for the sake of God.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر ہوگا تو شکار بھی ملے گا

Hunar hoga to shikaar bhi mile ga

With skill, you will find the hunt.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "huntian" — to pursue game

First known use: 12th century

The word 'hunting' has its roots in Old English, evolving over centuries to encompass various forms of pursuit and gathering of animals.