Meanings
to move or act swiftly; to rush.
تیزی سے چلنا یا عمل کرنا؛ دوڑنا۔
جلدی کرنا
jaldi karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- hurrying to work
- hurrying home
- hurrying along
Example Sentences
She was hurrying to catch the bus.
وہ بس پکڑنے کے لئے جلدی کر رہی تھی۔
Woh bas pakarne ke liye jaldi kar rahi thi.
He is always hurrying through his tasks.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنے کاموں کو جلدی کرتا ہے۔
Woh hamesha apne kamon ko jaldi karta hai.
Don't hurry; take your time.
جلدی مت کرو؛ اپنا وقت لو۔
Jaldi mat karo; apna waqt lo.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the sound of rushing wind to remember 'hurrying'.
Imagine a person running with a watch in hand, indicating that time is running out.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وقت کی قیمتی حیثیت پر ہے ان کی نظر، جلدی کی کشش کو سمجھنا ہے دشوار۔
Waqt ki qeemti haisiyat par hai un ki nazar, jaldi ki kashish ko samajhna hai duswaar.
They understand the precious value of time, comprehending the allure of rushing is difficult.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جلدی کا کام شیطان کا۔
Jaldi ka kaam shaitaan ka.
A hasty job is of the devil.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hyrgan" — to urge forward, hasten
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English since the early medieval period, adapting from meanings related to 'urgency' and 'quickening'.