occurrence
intermediateB2/əˈkʌrəns/ · oc-cur-rence
An event that happens or takes place.
Meanings
An event that happens or takes place.
ایک واقعہ جو ہوتا ہے یا وقوع پذیر ہوتا ہے۔
پیدائش
paidaish
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- rare occurrence
- frequent occurrence
- unusual occurrence
Example Sentences
The occurrence of the eclipse was a rare event.
سورج گہن کا پیدا ہونا ایک نایاب واقعہ تھا۔
Sooraj gehun ka paida hona aik naayaab waqia tha.
His sudden occurrence at the party surprised everyone.
اس کا پارٹی میں اچانک آنا سب کو حیران کر گیا۔
Is ka party mein achanak aana sab ko hairaan kar gaya.
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
اس علاقے میں زلزلوں کا پیدا ہونا عام بات ہے۔
Is ilaake mein zalzalon ka paida hona aam baat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of occurrence as 'a rare clock ticking towards an event.'
Imagine a calendar page flipping to mark an important event.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it takes my breath away
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہ ہر اک چيز کا ایک وقت ہوتا ہے۔
Har aik cheez ka aik waqt hota hai.
Everything has its time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "occurrere" — to run to meet
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from the Latin verb 'occurrere', which means 'to happen, occur', combining 'ob-' (against) and 'currere' (to run).