mentor
intermediateB1/ˈmɛn.tɔːr/ · men-tor
an experienced and trusted advisor; a guide or teacher.
Meanings
an experienced and trusted advisor; a guide or teacher.
ایک تجربہ کار اور اعتماد والا مشیر؛ رہنما یا استاد۔
رہنما
rahnuma
Common Collocations
- professional mentor
- mentor-mentee relationship
- life mentor
Example Sentences
He has been a great mentor throughout my career.
وہ میری کیریئر بھر میں ایک شاندار رہنما رہے ہیں۔
Woh meri career bhar mein ek shandaar rahnuma rahe hain.
Many students benefit from having a mentor at school.
بہت سے طلباء کو اسکول میں ایک مشیر ہونے سے فائدہ ہوتا ہے۔
Bohat se talba ko school mein ek musheer hone se faida hota hai.
Finding the right mentor can influence your future success.
صحیح رہنما تلاش کرنا آپ کی مستقبل کی کامیابی پر اثر انداز ہوسکتا ہے۔
Sahi rahnuma talash karna aap ki mustaqbil ki kamiyabi par asar andaaz ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Mentor sounds like 'mentor', guiding you through your personal and professional journey.
Imagine a wise owl sitting on a branch, guiding a young bird.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اے دوست، تجھ سے ہے مدد اور رہنمائی، کہ تیرے سائے میں پھر رہے ہر ایک شمع روشن
Ae dost, tujh se hai madad aur rahnumai, keh tere saaye mein phir rahe har aik shamh roshan.
O friend, from you comes help and guidance; for in your shadow, every lamp shines bright.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کو رہنما ملتا ہے، اسے منزل مل جاتی ہے۔
Jis ko rahnuma milta hai, use manzil mil jati hai.
He who finds a guide reaches his destination.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "Mentor" — a character in Homer's Odyssey who serves as a guide
First known use: 17th century
The word 'mentor' originates from the character Mentor in Greek mythology, who was the advisor to Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. Over time, the term evolved to refer to anyone who provides guidance or support.