looking
beginnerA1/ˈlʊkɪŋ/ · look-ing
The action of directing one's gaze towards someone or something.
Meanings
The action of directing one's gaze towards someone or something.
کسی چیز یا شخص کی طرف دیکھنے کی کارروائی۔
دیکھنا
dekhna
Common Collocations
- looking forward
- looking good
- looking for
Example Sentences
She is looking at the stars.
وہ ستاروں کو دیکھ رہی ہے۔
Woh sitaron ko dekh rahi hai.
I was looking for my keys.
میں اپنی چابیوں کو تلاش کر رہا تھا۔
Main apni chabiyaan talash kar raha tha.
They are looking out for new opportunities.
وہ نئی مواقع کی تلاش میں ہیں۔
Woh nai moqaai ki talash mein hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of looking as 'locating what you are looking at'.
Imagine a person peering through binoculars, intently looking for something far away.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھنے کی عادتیں کافور ہو گئیں، اب تو نظر کا دھوکہ ہی کافی ہے
Dekhne ki aadatein kafoor ho gayi, ab to nazar ka dhoka hi kaafi hai.
Habits of looking have vanished, now the deception of vision is enough.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نظر کا دھوکہ، حقیقت کی چھپائی ہے
Nazar ka dhoka, haqeeqat ki chhupai hai.
The deception of sight hides reality.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "locian" — to look at
First known use: 12th century
The verb 'look' has evolved from Old English 'locian', which meant to look or see. 'Looking' serves as the present participle form.