Meanings
A person's job or profession.
کسی شخص کا کام یا پیشہ۔
پیشہ
pesha
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- full-time occupation
- part-time occupation
- occupation field
Example Sentences
His occupation requires a high level of skill.
اس کا پیشہ اعلیٰ مہارت کی ضرورت ہے۔
Us ka pesha aala maharat ki zaroorat hai.
Many people change their occupations throughout their lives.
بہت سے لوگ اپنی زندگیوں میں پیشے تبدیل کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log apni zindagiyon mein peshe tabdeel karte hain.
The occupation of a teacher is both rewarding and challenging.
ایک استاد کا پیشہ دونوں میں فائدے مند اور چیلنجنگ ہے۔
Aik ustaad ka pesha dono mein faida mand aur challenging hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'occupation' as 'occupying' a space in a profession.
Imagine a busy office with various professionals representing different occupations.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that they take my breath away. So many of my wishes came true, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ورزش کو شغل میں نہ لینا
Warzish ko shauq mein na lena
Do not take exercise as a mere occupation.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "occupatio" — a taking possession of, seizing
First known use: 14th century
The word 'occupation' originated from Latin 'occupatio', which blended into Middle English. It began to be used to refer to one's profession or trade in the late Middle Ages.