Meanings
The state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged; particularly in regard to a physical or mental condition.
ایسی حالت جو کمزور، کم یا خراب ہونے کی ہو؛ خاص طور پر جسمانی یا ذہنی حالت کے بارے میں۔
نقصان
nuqsan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- degree of impairment
- cognitive impairment
- visual impairment
Example Sentences
His hearing impairment has affected his ability to converse.
اس کی سماعت کا نقصان اس کی گفتگو کی صلاحیت پر اثر انداز ہوا ہے۔
Is ki samaat ka nuqsan is ki guftagu ki salahiyat par asar andaz hua hai.
The doctor assessed the impairment of her motor skills.
ڈاکٹر نے اس کی حرکتی مہارت کے نقصان کا اندازہ لگایا۔
Daktar ne is ki harkati maharat ke nuqsan ka andaaza lagaya.
Legal measures are in place to protect individuals with impairment.
قانونی اقدامات ایسے افراد کی حفاظت کے لیے موجود ہیں جن کے نقصانات ہیں۔
Qanooni iqdamat aise afrad ki hifazat ke liye maujood hain jin ke nuqsanat hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'impaired' to remember that impairment relates to a state of being weakened.
Visualize a crumbling wall to connect with the idea of impairment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چھن جائے اگر خوشیوں کا سامان، تو ہاتھوں میں ہمیشہ رہتا ہے نقصان
Chhun jaye agar khushiyon ka samaan, to haathon mein hamesha rehta hai nuqsan.
If the joys are snatched away, loss always remains in hand.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ کنگن کو آرزو کیا
Haath kangan ko arzoo kiya.
A hand shows what the heart desires.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "empirement" — to make worse
First known use: 14th century
The term 'impairment' has developed from the Old French word 'empirer', which means to deteriorate, and has been used in English since the late 14th century.