labourer
beginnerA2/ˈleɪbərə/ · la-bour-er
A person who does physical work, especially in manual labor.
Meanings
A person who does physical work, especially in manual labor.
ایک شخص جو جسمانی کام کرتا ہے، خاص طور پر جسمانی محنت میں۔
مزدور
mazdoor
Common Collocations
- skilled labourer
- manual labourer
- seasonal labourer
Example Sentences
The labourer worked hard in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
مزدور دن چڑھنے سے لے کر سورج غروب ہونے تک کھیتوں میں محنت کرتا رہا۔
Mazdoor din charhne se le kar sooraj ghuroob hone tak kheton mein mehnat karta raha.
Many labourers migrated to cities for better job opportunities.
بہتر ملازمت کے مواقع کے لیے بہت سے مزدور شہروں کی طرف منتقل ہوئے۔
Behtar mulazmat ke moqa ke liye bohat se mazdoor shehron ki taraf muntakil huye.
The labourer received fair wages for his hard work.
مزدور نے اپنی محنت کے عوض مناسب اجرت حاصل کی۔
Mazdoor ne apni mehnat ke uzr muasamm ajrat hasil ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'labor' as in heavy work and 'er' as someone who does it.
Imagine a labourer working in a field with a shovel.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود محنت کا میخانہ فخر اُٹھاتے ہیں، محنت کش کی باتیں دل کو پگھلاتی ہیں۔
Khud mehnat ka meekhana fakhar uthate hain, Mehnt kash ki baatein dil ko pighlati hain.
Those who toil proudly rise, The words of the labourer melt the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محنت کا پھل ہمیشہ میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Mehnat ka phal hamesha meetha hota hai.
The fruit of hard work is always sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "labourer" — one who works or toils
First known use: 15th century
The term derives from the Old French 'laborer', which means 'to work', leading to its modern use indicating someone who does manual work.