narrow
intermediateB1/ˈnɛə.ɹəʊ/ · nar-row
Having a small width in relation to the length; limited in extent.
Meanings
Having a small width in relation to the length; limited in extent.
چوڑائی میں چھوٹا؛ دائرہ یا حد میں محدود.
تنگ
tang
Common Collocations
- narrow path
- narrow margin
- narrow focus
Example Sentences
The narrow alley was difficult to navigate.
تنگ گلی میں چلنا مشکل تھا۔
Tang gali mein chalna mushkil tha.
She has a narrow view on the subject.
اس کی اس موضوع پر تنگ نظر ہے۔
Us ki is mauzoo par tang nazar hai.
The river becomes narrow as it approaches the town.
دریا شہر کے قریب پہنچتے ہی تنگ ہو جاتا ہے۔
Darya shehar ke qareeb pohanchte hi tang ho jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a narrow passage that feels confined.
Imagine a thin, tight funnel.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چلو کہ تیرے سَفَر کا چَلیں گے تنگ کُٹھڑوں میں، جو دھوپ میں چلنا نہیں آسان ہے۔
Chalo ke tere safar ka chalein ge tang kuthron mein, jo dhoop mein chalna nahi aasan hai.
Let's walk down your journey in narrow lanes, which are not easy to traverse in the sun.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھری تنگی میں ہزار نعمتیں ہوتی ہیں.
Dharhi tangi mein hazaar naimatain hoti hain.
In narrowness, there are a thousand blessings.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "nǣrra" — more narrow
First known use: 13th century
The word 'narrow' has been used in English since the early stages of the language, originally meaning 'to make narrow'.