hunting
intermediateB1/ˈhʌntɪŋ/ · hunt-ing
The activity of pursuing and killing wild animals for food, sport, or recreation.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.