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manuallabor

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/ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈleɪ.bɔːr/ · man-u-al la-bor

Work done by hand, typically involving physical effort, as opposed to machinery or automation.

Meanings

nounformal

Work done by hand, typically involving physical effort, as opposed to machinery or automation.

کام جو ہاتھ سے کیا جائے، عموماً جسمانی محنت شامل ہوتی ہے، مشینری یا خود کاری کے بمقابلہ۔

ہنر مند مزدوری

hunar mand mazdoori

Synonyms

physical laborhandworkcraftsmanshipذاتی مزدوریہنر مند کامہاتھ کا کام

Antonyms

automated labormachine workoffice workخود کاری مزدوریمشین کا کامدفتری کام

Common Collocations

  • manual labor force
  • engaged in manual labor
  • manual labor jobs

Example Sentences

Many immigrants find employment in manual labor.

بہت سے مہاجرین دستی مزدوری میں ملازمت حاصل کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se muhajir dasti mazdoori mein mulazmat hasil karte hain.

The conditions of manual labor can often be harsh.

دستی مزدوری کی حالتیں اکثر سخت ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Dasti mazdoori ki haalatain aksar sakht ho sakti hain.

She earned a decent living through various forms of manual labor.

اس نے مختلف اقسام کی دستی مزدوری کے ذریعے اچھی آمدنی کمائی۔

Us ne mukhtalif aqsam ki dasti mazdoori ke zariye achhi aamdani kamai.

Easily Confused With

blue-collar work:Blue-collar work often refers to jobs requiring manual labor, but may involve specific skills or trades, while manual labor encompasses a broader range of unskilled physical work.

Word Family

manual
adjectiveہنر مند
laborer
nounمزدور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'manual' tasks completed by hands.

Picture a construction worker operating with tools manually.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خواب کو حقیقت کے دامن میں باندھتا ہے، / ہنر مند مزدور زندگی سنوارتا ہے۔

Khawab ko haqeeqat ke daman mein baandhta hai, / hunar mand mazdoor zindagi sanwartaa hai.

It ties dreams to the fabric of reality, / The skilled laborer beautifies life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے

Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai

The fruit of hard work is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "manualis" — of the hand

First known use: 19th century

The term has evolved from Latin roots that refer to tasks done by hand, reflecting the physical nature of labor.