identity
intermediateB2/aɪˈdɛntɪti/ · i-den-ti-ty
The characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that distinguish people from others.
Meanings
The characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that distinguish people from others.
ان خصوصیات، احساسات، یا عقائد جو لوگوں کو دوسروں سے ممتاز کرتی ہیں۔
شناخت
shanakht
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- personal identity
- cultural identity
- group identity
Example Sentences
Our personal identity is shaped by our experiences.
ہماری ذاتی شناخت ہمارے تجربات سے شکل اختیار کرتی ہے۔
Hamari zaati shanakht hamare tajurbaat se shakal ikhtiyar karti hai.
Cultural identity plays a significant role in our society.
ثقافتی شناخت ہمارے معاشرے میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔
Saqafati shanakht hamare muashray mein aik aham kirdar ada karti hai.
It's important to explore your identity through self-reflection.
اپنی شناخت کو خودی کی عکاسی کے ذریعے دریافت کرنا اہم ہے۔
Apni shanakht ko khudi ki aksi ke zariye daryaft karna aham hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of ID cards which show your identity.
Visualize an ID card with your name, photo, and personal details.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میری شناخت ہے میرے خوابوں کی سچائی، یہ خواب ہیں میرے اندر کی روشنی کی راہنمائی۔
Meri shanakht hai mere khwabon ki sachai, Yeh khwab hain mere andar ki roshni ki rahnumai.
My identity is the truth of my dreams, These dreams are the guidance of the light within me.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی شناخت کو پہچاننا ہی کامیابی کی پہلی کنجی ہے۔
Apni shanakht ko pehchanana hi kamiyabi ki pehli kunji hai.
Recognizing one's identity is the first key to success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "identitas" — the state of being identical
First known use: 16th century
The word evolved from the Latin 'identitas', which is derived from 'idem', meaning 'the same'. Over time, it was adopted into Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century.