natives
beginnerA2/ˈneɪtɪvz/ · na-tives
A person born in a specified place or associated with a particular place by birth.
Meanings
A person born in a specified place or associated with a particular place by birth.
ایک شخص جو کسی مخصوص جگہ پر پیدا ہوا یا اس جگہ سے پیدائشی طور پر وابستہ ہو۔
مقامی
maqami
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- native speaker
- native land
- native culture
Example Sentences
Natives of the region have a rich cultural heritage.
علاقے کے مقامی لوگوں کے پاس ایک عظیم ثقافتی ورثہ ہے۔
Ilaqay ke maqami logon ke paas aik azeem saqafati virsa hai.
The natives welcomed the guests with traditional rituals.
مقامی لوگوں نے مہمانوں کا روایتی رسومات کے ساتھ استقبال کیا۔
Maqami logon ne mehmanon ka riwajati rasmaat ke saath isteqbaal kiya.
She is a native of this town and knows every corner of it.
وہ اس شہر کی مقامی ہے اور اسے اس کے ہر کونے کا پتہ ہے۔
Woh is sheher ki maqami hai aur use is ke har kone ka pata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'native' as 'nature' to remember that it relates to those born in a place.
Imagine a traditional village with its original settlers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مٹی کی خوشبو دیسی ہے، سب کچھ بھلے
Mitti ki khushboo desi hai, sab kuch bhale
The fragrance of the soil is native, everything is good.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی مٹی کی سوگندھی ہمیشہ یاد رہتی ہے
Apni mitti ki sogandhi hamesha yaad rehti hai
The scent of one's own soil is always remembered.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "nativus" — innate, natural
First known use: 14th century
The term 'native' originates from the Latin word 'nativus', which refers to being born or produced in a particular place. It evolved in English to describe people or things originating from a specific place.