mentioning
intermediateB1/ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/ · men-tion-ing
to refer to someone or something in speech or writing
Meanings
to refer to someone or something in speech or writing
کسی چیز یا شخص کا ذکر کرنا
ذکر کرنا
zikar karna
Common Collocations
- mention something casually
- frequently mentioning
- mention of a topic
Example Sentences
He mentioned the project during the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران منصوبے کا ذکر کیا۔
Us ne meeting ke doran mansoobay ka zikar kiya.
In her letter, she mentioned her recent travels.
اپنے خط میں، اس نے حالیہ سفر کا ذکر کیا۔
Apne khat mein, us ne haleek safar ka zikar kiya.
Please mention your availability for the meeting.
میٹنگ کے لیے اپنی دستیابی کا ذکر کریں۔
Meeting ke liye apni dastiabi ka zikar karein.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mention' when you need to bring something to someone's attention.
Imagine raising your hand in class to mention an important point.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو شخص بتاتا ہے، وہ مندری پر جانا چاہتا ہے۔
Jo shakhs batata hai, woh mandir par jana chahta hai.
The person who mentions, seeks to go to the temple.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "menchier" — to bring up, refer to
First known use: 14th century
The word 'mention' originated from the Old French word 'menchier', which means 'to bring up or refer to'. The usage evolved in English to also act as a noun and verb, indicating the act of referring to something.