motivation
intermediateB1/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ · mo-ti-va-tion
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Meanings
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
ایسی وجوہات جن کی بنا پر کوئی شخص کسی خاص طریقے سے عمل کرتا ہے یا برتاؤ کرتا ہے۔
تحریک
tahreek
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- intrinsic motivation
- extrinsic motivation
- lack of motivation
Example Sentences
Her strong motivation to succeed drove her to work late into the night.
اس کی کامیابی کی مضبوط تحریک نے اسے رات دیر تک کام کرنے پر مجبور کر دیا۔
Us ki kamiyabi ki mazboot tahreek ne use raat der tak kaam karne par majboor kar diya.
The motivation behind his actions is often questioned by his peers.
اس کے عمل کی تحریک اکثر اس کے ساتھیوں کے ذریعے سوال کی جاتی ہے۔
Us ke amal ki tahreek aksar us ke saathiyon ke zariye sawal ki jati hai.
Finding motivation can sometimes be challenging, especially during difficult times.
تحریک کو تلاش کرنا بعض اوقات چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے، خاص طور پر مشکل اوقات میں۔
Tahreek ko talash karna baaz auqat challenging ho sakta hai, khaas tor par mushkil auqat mein.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of ‘motivation’ as ‘moving towards your goals’.
Visualize a person climbing a mountain, motivated to reach the summit.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پر یقین رکھو، تم نے جو بھی چاہا، وہ خود سے تم کو ملے گا
Khud par yaqeen rakho, tum ne jo bhi chaha, woh khud se tum ko mile ga
Have faith in yourself, whatever you desire will come to you.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہمتِ مرداں تو مددِ خدا
Himmat-e mardan to madad-e Khuda
The courage of men is the help of God.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "motivus" — moving, causing motion
First known use: 20th century
The term entered the English language in the early 20th century, evolving from its Latin roots to describe factors that stimulate an individual to act.