indicating
intermediateB1/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ · in-di-cat-ing
to point out or show something as a sign or evidence.
Meanings
to point out or show something as a sign or evidence.
کسی چیز کو اشارہ کرنا یا ظاہر کرنا بطور علامت یا ثبوت۔
ظاہر کرنا
zahīr karna
Common Collocations
- indicating a direction
- indicating a problem
- indicating symptoms
Example Sentences
The sign is indicating the direction of the nearest gas station.
یہ نشان قریب ترین پٹرول پمپ کی سمت ظاہر کر رہا ہے۔
Yeh nishān qareeb tareen petrol pump ki simt zahīr kar raha hai.
The data is indicating a significant increase in temperature.
معلومات درجہ حرارت میں نمایاں اضافے کا اشارہ دے رہی ہیں۔
Malūmāt darjah harārat mein numāyān izāfay ka ishāra de rahi hain.
Her tone was indicating that she was not pleased.
اس کی آواز ظاہر کر رہی تھی کہ وہ خوش نہیں تھی۔
Us ki āwāz zahīr kar rahi thi ke woh khush nahīn thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of point indicators like arrows that show the way.
Imagine a signpost pointing to various destinations.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں وہ لوگ جو اپنا اشارہ دیتے، خود کو ہی سب پر ظاہر کرتے،
Kahān woh log jo apnā ishāra dete, Khud ko hi sab par zahīr karte.
Where are those people who give their indication, They make themselves apparent to all.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی داڑھی میں تکا
Chor ki dārhī mein takā
A thief's beard indicates guilt.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "indicare" — to point out
First known use: 15th century
The English word 'indicate' has evolved from the Latin 'indicare', which means to point out or show.