impulse
intermediateB1/ˈɪm.pʌls/ · im-pulse
A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
Meanings
A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
ایک اچانک شدید اور بے سوچے سمجھے عمل کرنے کی خواہش یا ارادہ۔
زور
zoor
Common Collocations
- act on impulse
- follow one's impulses
- impulse buying
Example Sentences
He acted on impulse and bought a new car.
اس نے زور سے عمل کیا اور نئی گاڑی خرید لی۔
Us ne zor se amal kiya aur nayi gaari khareed li.
Her impulse to help others is admirable.
دوسروں کی مدد کرنے کا اس کا زور قابل تعریف ہے۔
Doosron ki madad karne ka is ka zor qabil e tareef hai.
Ignoring his impulses led him to a more fulfilling life.
اپنے زور کو نظرانداز کرنا اسے ایک زیادہ مطمئن زندگی کی طرف لے گیا۔
Apne zor ko nazar andaaz karna use aik zyada mutma'in zindagi ki taraf le gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of impulse as a lightning bolt that strikes suddenly, pushing you to act.
Imagine a person suddenly deciding to buy something flashy due to a spontaneous urge.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دنیا کے رنگ بدلتے رہتے ہیں، لیکن ہم نے اپنا جوش نہیں چھوڑا۔
Duniya ke rang badalte rehte hain, lekin hum ne apna josh nahi chhoda.
The colors of the world keep changing, but we have not lost our zeal.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جلدی کا کام شیطان کا۔
Jaldi ka kaam shaitan ka.
Hasty actions are the work of the devil.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impulsus" — to push against
First known use: 14th century
The term 'impulse' comes from the Latin word 'impulsus', which means a 'push against'. It evolved to encompass both physical and psychological meanings.