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mechanic

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/məˈkænɪk/ · me-chan-ic

A person who repairs and maintains machinery.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who repairs and maintains machinery.

ایک شخص جو مشینری کی مرمت اور دیکھ بھال کرتا ہے۔

مکینک

mechanic

Formal: فنی ماہر

Synonyms

technicianrepairmanartisanفنی ماہرمرمت کرنے والاٹیکنیشن

Antonyms

customeruserconsumerصارفگاہکاستعمال کنندہ

Common Collocations

  • auto mechanic
  • mechanic skills
  • ship mechanic

Example Sentences

The mechanic fixed my car in no time.

مکینک نے میری گاڑی جلدی ٹھیک کر دی۔

Mechanic ne meri gaari jaldi theek kar di.

He works as an auto mechanic.

وہ ایک آٹو مکینک کے طور پر کام کرتا ہے۔

Woh aik auto mechanic ke tor par kaam karta hai.

I need to take my bike to the mechanic.

مجھے اپنی سائیکل مکینک کے پاس لے جانا ہے۔

Mujhe apni cycle mechanic ke paas le jana hai.

Easily Confused With

mechanical:Mechanic refers to a person skilled in repairing machinery, while mechanical pertains to machines or relates to machinery.

Word Family

mechanics
nounمکینکس
mechanical
adjectiveمکینیکی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mechanic when you need to 'mend' your 'machine'.

Imagine a mechanic working diligently in a garage, surrounded by tools.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بنے گاڑی کا مکینک تو گاڑی پھر کبھی ناکام نہ ہو گی

Bane gaadi ka mechanic to gaadi phir kabhi nakaam na hogi

If there is a skilled mechanic for the car, it will never fail.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mechanicus" — pertaining to machines

First known use: 14th century

The term 'mechanic' has evolved from the Latin word for 'machine' and became commonly used in the English language as a reference to individuals who repair machinery.