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living

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/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ · liv-ing

Relating to being alive or the state of having life.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to being alive or the state of having life.

زندہ ہونے یا زندگی کی حالت سے متعلق۔

زندہ

zinda

Synonyms

aliveexistinganimateزندہموجودحالت حیات

Antonyms

deaddeceasedextinctمردہغائبنایاب

Common Collocations

  • living beings
  • living conditions
  • living expenses

Example Sentences

The living organism thrives in its natural habitat.

زندہ مخلوق اپنے قدرتی ماحول میں ترقی کرتی ہے۔

Zinda makhlooq apne qudrati mahol mein taraqqi karti hai.

She is committed to improving the living standards in her community.

وہ اپنی کمیونٹی میں زندگی کی معیار کو بہتر بنانے کے لئے پرعزم ہے۔

Woh apni community mein zindagi ki mayaar ko behtar banane ke liye purazm hai.

Living in harmony with nature is essential for sustainability.

قدرت کے ساتھ ہم آہنگی میں رہنا پائیداری کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Qudrat ke saath hum aahangi mein rehna paidari ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

lively:While 'living' refers to the state of being alive, 'lively' describes something or someone full of life and energy.
nounformal

The condition of being alive; the period of time that one is alive.

زندہ ہونے کی حالت؛ وہ وقت جو کوئی شخص زندہ ہوتا ہے۔

زندگی

zindagi

Synonyms

existencelifelifetimeوجودزندگیعمر

Antonyms

deathdemiseextinctionموتغائبنایاب

Common Collocations

  • quality of living
  • earning a living
  • living expenses

Example Sentences

He dedicated his life to helping others.

اس نے اپنی زندگی دوسروں کی مدد کے لئے وقف کی۔

Us ne apni zindagi doosron ki madad ke liye waqf ki.

The quality of living in urban areas varies greatly.

شہری علاقوں میں زندگی کی معیاری بہت مختلف ہوتی ہے۔

Shehri ilaqon mein zindagi ki maiyaari bohat mukhtalif hoti hai.

Living on a budget can teach you financial discipline.

بجٹ پر زندگی گزارنا آپ کو مالی نظم و ضبط سکھا سکتا ہے۔

Budget par zindagi guzarna aap ko maali nazm-o-zabt sikha sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

livelihood:While 'living' refers to the condition of being alive, 'livelihood' specifically indicates the means of securing the necessities of life.

Word Family

live
verbجینا
lively
adjectiveپر جوش
liveness
nounزندگی دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'living' as 'alive' with a 'g' to grow.

Imagine a flourishing tree symbolizing life and growth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی سے ہمیں عشق ہے، یہ ہمیں زندگی بخشتی ہے۔

Zindagi se humein ishq hai, yeh humein zindagi bakhshte hai.

We are in love with life, it grants us life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

زندگی کا نام ہی کھیل ہے۔

Zindagi ka naam hi khail hai.

Life is all about the game.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "libban" — to live

First known use: 14th century

The word 'living' has evolved from the Old English 'libban', which meant 'to live' or 'to be alive'. Over time, it has come to encompass various meanings related to the act of being alive and the manner in which life is experienced.