keep
beginnerA2/kiːp/ · keep
To retain possession of something or to hold or maintain without losing.
Meanings
To retain possession of something or to hold or maintain without losing.
کسی چیز کا قبضہ یا ملکیت برقرار رکھنا یا اسے نہ کھونا۔
رکھنا
rakhna
Common Collocations
- keep a promise
- keep in mind
- keep track
Example Sentences
Please keep your room clean.
براہ کرم اپنا کمرہ صاف رکھیں۔
Barah-e-karam apna kamra saaf rakhain.
I want to keep this secret.
میں یہ راز رکھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
Main yeh raaz rakhna chahta hun.
She decided to keep her job.
اس نے اپنی ملازمت برقرار رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne apni mulazimat barqarar rakhne ka faisla kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of keeping a diary to remember your thoughts.
Imagine a treasure chest being kept locked to hold valuable items.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
رکھ لے چاہت میں رنجشیں، دنیا میں جو ہے خوشی،
Rakh le chahat mein ranjishain, duniya mein jo hai khushi,
Embrace the sorrows in love; in this world, there is joy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چیز رکھنے والی ہے، اُسے کبھی نہ چھوڑو۔
Jo cheez rakhne wali hai, use kabhi na chhodo.
What is worth keeping, never let go.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cepan" — to seize, hold, or guard
First known use: 9th century
The word 'keep' has its origins in Old English 'cepan', implying possession and guardianship. Over time, it has evolved to include various meanings related to maintaining, holding, or retaining something.