jeopardy
intermediateB2/ˈdʒɛpərdi/ · jeo-par-dy
The threat of harm or loss; risk.
Meanings
The threat of harm or loss; risk.
نقصان یا نقصان کا خطرہ؛ خطرہ۔
خطرہ
khatarah
Common Collocations
- in jeopardy
- put in jeopardy
- jeopardy of life
Example Sentences
The hikers were in jeopardy when a storm hit the mountain.
جب طوفان نے پہاڑ کو مارا تو سیاح خطرے میں تھے۔
Jab toofan ne pahaad ko maara to sayyah khatre mein the.
His reputation is in jeopardy after the scandal.
اس کے بدعنوانی کے بعد اس کی ساکھ خطرے میں ہے۔
Is ke bad-unwan ke baad is ki saakht khatre mein hai.
The company's future is in jeopardy if the product fails.
اگر مصنوعات ناکام ہوگئی تو کمپنی کا مستقبل خطرے میں ہے۔
Agar masno'at nakaam hogayi to company ka mustaqbil khatre mein hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'jeopardy' game where you bet your safety.
Picture a precarious cliff where falling represents being in jeopardy.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خطر میں خواب ہو چکے ہیں تمام،/ دل کی داغ داغ نگاہوں کے ساتھ۔
Khatra mein khwab ho chuke hain tamaam,/ Dil ki daagh daagh nigahon ke saath.
All dreams are in danger,/ Along with the blemished eyes of the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو سانپ کے ساتھ کھیلتا ہے، وہ اس کو خطرے میں ڈالتا ہے۔
Jo saanp ke saath khelta hai, woh is ko khatre mein daalta hai.
He who plays with a snake puts himself in jeopardy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "jeu parti" — a game that is evenly matched
First known use: 15th century
The term 'jeopardy' originally stemmed from Old French, meaning a game that is not certain, thus leading to its contemporary usage indicating risk or danger.