observing
intermediateB1/əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ · ob-serv-ing
To watch carefully, especially to gain information.
Meanings
To watch carefully, especially to gain information.
احتیاط سے دیکھنا، خاص طور پر معلومات حاصل کرنے کے لیے۔
مشاہدہ کرنا
mushahida karna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- observing behavior
- observing trends
- observing nature
Example Sentences
She is observing the stars through a telescope.
وہ دوربین کے ذریعے ستاروں کا مشاہدہ کر رہی ہے۔
Woh doorbeen ke zariye sitaron ka mushahida kar rahi hai.
The scientists are observing the effects of pollution.
سائنسدان آلودگی کے اثرات کا مشاہدہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Scientist aaloodgi ke asraat ka mushahida kar rahe hain.
He is observing his surroundings carefully.
وہ اپنے گرد و نواح کا احتیاط سے مشاہدہ کر رہا ہے۔
Woh apne gird o nawahi ka ehtiyaat se mushahida kar raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'observe' as leaving a piece of your mind to watch what’s happening.
Picture a scientist peering through a microscope.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نگاہوں میں بسے خوابوں کا نہ بگاڑو, مشاہدہ کرنے کی نظر کو خود نہ بدلو۔
Nigaahon mein base khwabon ka na bigaaro, Mushahida karne ki nazar ko khud na badlo.
Do not disturb the dreams that reside in your eyes, Do not change the vision that observes.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دیکھتے ہیں تو بولتے ہیں، نہیں دیکھتے تو نہیں بولتے۔
Dekhte hain to bolte hain, nahin dekhte to nahin bolte.
If we observe, we speak; if we don’t observe, we remain silent.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "observare" — to watch, to look at
First known use: 15th century
The word 'observing' comes from the Latin 'observare', meaning to watch attentively. The usage evolved through Middle English before establishing its current form.