Meanings
To stand or wait around without purpose; to idle.
بغیر مقصد کے کھڑے رہنا یا انتظار کرنا؛ وقت ضائع کرنا.
ٹھہرنا
thehrna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- loitering around
- loitering laws
- loitering in public places
Example Sentences
He was loitering outside the store, waiting for his friend.
وہ دکان کے باہر ٹھہرا ہوا تھا، اپنے دوست کا انتظار کر رہا تھا.
Woh dukaan ke bahar thehra hua tha, apne dost ka intezar kar raha tha.
Loitering in front of schools is often discouraged.
بچوں کے سکولوں کے سامنے ٹھہرنا اکثر discouraged کیا جاتا ہے.
Bachon ke schoolon ke samne thehrna aksar discouraged kiya jata hai.
The police warned against loitering in that area.
پولیس نے اس علاقے میں ٹھہرنے کی خبر دار کی.
Police ne is ilaqe mein thehrne ki khabar dar ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
L-O-I-T-E-R - Look Out, It's Time to Enjoy Relaxation.
Imagine a person standing idly by a bus stop, glancing at their watch.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھڑا رہنا یا معطل رہنا کوئی اچھا کام نہیں.
Kharha rehna ya mu'attal rehna koi acha kaam nahi.
Standing idle or being suspended is not a good thing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "loiteren" — to linger; to delay
First known use: 14th century
The term has evolved over centuries from its Middle English roots, reflecting a notion of aimless purposelessness.