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neighborly

intermediateB1

/ˈneɪbərli/ · neigh-bor-ly

Friendly and helpful to one's neighbors.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Friendly and helpful to one's neighbors.

اپنے پڑوسیوں کے ساتھ دوستانہ اور مددگار۔

پڑوسیانہ

parosiyaana

Synonyms

friendlykindconsiderateدوستانہمہربانخیال رکھنے والا

Antonyms

hostileunfriendlycoldدشمنناروابےرخی

Common Collocations

  • neighborly assistance
  • neighborly relations
  • neighborly support

Example Sentences

The neighborly spirit of the community made everyone feel welcome.

کمیونٹی کا پڑوسیانہ روح نے ہر ایک کو خوش آمدید محسوس کرایا۔

Community ka parosiyaana rooh ne har aik ko khush aamad mehsoos karaya.

She organized a neighborly gathering to foster relationships.

اس نے تعلقات کو بڑھانے کے لئے ایک پڑوسیانہ تقریب کا انتظام کیا۔

Us ne taluqaat ko barhane ke liye ek parosiyaana taqreeb ka intezam kiya.

Being neighborly is one of the greatest virtues in any society.

پڑوسیانہ ہونا کسی بھی معاشرت میں سب سے بڑے نیکیوں میں سے ایک ہے۔

Parosiyaana hona kisi bhi muashrat mein sab se bade nekiyon mein se aik hai.

Easily Confused With

neighborhood:A neighborhood refers to a specific area where people live, whereas neighborly describes the friendly behavior of those who live nearby.

Word Family

neighbor
nounپڑوسی
neighborliness
nounپڑوسیانہ پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'neighborly' as 'near + buddy', both words suggest friendship and proximity.

Imagine a friendly neighbor bringing cookies over to your house.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مروت کا درس دے کر پڑوسیوں سے ہمسائیگی کی آرزو رکھو، کہ دوستی کا رشتہ ہر دل کو خوشی دیتا ہے۔

Marawat ka dars de kar parosiyon se hamsaayigi ki arzoo rakho, ke dosti ka rishta har dil ko khushi deta hai.

Teach the lesson of kindness and wish for neighborly relationships, for the bond of friendship brings happiness to every heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پڑوسی کی مدد کرنا، انسانیت کا معیار ہے۔

Parosi ki madad karna, insaniyat ka miyaar hai.

Helping your neighbor is a standard of humanity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "neahgebur" — near dweller

First known use: 14th century

The word 'neighborly' evolved from the Old English 'neahgebur' which referred to one who dwells nearby. It has been associated with positive social interactions.