idea
beginnerA2/aɪˈdɪə/ · i-de-a
A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
Meanings
A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
ایک خیال یا تجویز کسی ممکنہ عمل کے راستے کے بارے میں۔
خیال
khayaal
Common Collocations
- brilliant idea
- good idea
- foolish idea
Example Sentences
She came up with a brilliant idea for the project.
اس نے منصوبے کے لئے ایک شاندار خیال پیش کیا۔
Us ne mansoobay ke liye ek shandar khayaal pesh kiya.
The idea of traveling inspires me.
سفر کا خیال مجھے متاثر کرتا ہے۔
Safar ka khayaal mujhe mutasir karta hai.
What a good idea to celebrate together!
اکٹھے جشن منانے کا کیا اچھا خیال ہے!
Akathay jashn mananay ka kya achha khayaal hai!
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an idea as a lightbulb moment, where a bright idea 'lights up' the mind.
Imagine a lightbulb turning on when you have a great idea.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خیالات کی دنیا ہے روشن سب کی، آتے ہیں جو غم میں بھی خوشی سجا کر۔
Khayaalat ki duniya hai roshan sab ki, Aate hain jo gham mein bhi khushi saja kar.
The world of ideas is bright for all, Even in sorrow, joy comes adorned.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خیال رکھو، سچ سب سے بڑا خیال ہے۔
Khayaal rakho, sach sab se bara khayaal hai.
Keep in mind, the truth is the greatest idea.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "idea" — a formulation of a concept
First known use: 14th century
The word has been adopted into English from Latin, which in turn borrowed it from Greek 'ideā', meaning 'form' or 'pattern'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings including thoughts and concepts.