lasting
intermediateB2/ˈlæstɪŋ/ · last-ing
Continuing for a long time; enduring.
Meanings
Continuing for a long time; enduring.
ایک طویل عرصے تک قائم رہنا؛ پائیدار ہونا۔
دائمی
daimi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lasting impact
- lasting memory
- lasting relationship
Example Sentences
The effects of pollution can have a lasting impact on the environment.
آلودگی کے اثرات ماحول پر ایک دائمی اثر ڈال سکتے ہیں۔
Aloodgi ke asraat mahol par ek daimi asar daal sakte hain.
He wanted to create a lasting legacy through his work.
وہ اپنے کام کے ذریعے ایک پائیدار ورثہ چھوڑنا چاہتا تھا۔
Woh apne kaam ke zariye ek paidar virsa chhodna chahta tha.
Their friendship was built on lasting trust.
ان کی دوستی قائم اعتماد پر مبنی تھی۔
Un ki dosti qaim aitmaad par mabni thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'lasting' love that stands the test of time.
Imagine a tree that grows sturdy and tall over many years.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, use dekh kar jeete hain jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live seeing the one, for whom we would die seeing.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئیے وہی کاٹیں گے۔
Jo boiye wahi kaatain ge.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lastan" — to remain, to endure
First known use: 15th century
The word 'lasting' derives from the Old English word 'lastan', which means to endure or to remain. It has evolved to denote something that has lasting qualities or durability.