oldest
beginnerA1/ˈoʊldəst/ · old-est
having lived for a long time; most ancient.
Meanings
having lived for a long time; most ancient.
بہت لمبے عرصے سے زندہ رہنا؛ سب سے قدیم۔
سب سے پرانا
sab se purana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- oldest tradition
- oldest member
- oldest tree
Example Sentences
He is the oldest member of the family.
وہ خاندان کا سب سے پرانا رکن ہے۔
Woh khandan ka sab se purana rukun hai.
This is the oldest building in the city.
یہ شہر کی سب سے پرانی عمارت ہے۔
Yeh shehar ki sab se purani imarat hai.
The oldest traditions are often the most respected.
سب سے پرانی روایات اکثر سب سے زیادہ عزت کی جاتی ہیں۔
Sab se purani rivaayatein aksar sab se zyada izzat ki jaati hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an old tree - the oldest has the thickest trunk.
Visualize a large, ancient tree with gnarled branches.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ بزرگ بھی کیا کرتے ہیں شوق سے، جب زندگی کے سب سے پرانے راستوں پر چلتے ہیں۔
Woh buzurg bhi kya karte hain shauq se, jab zindagi ke sab se purane raaston par chalte hain.
What do the elders do gladly, when they walk on the oldest paths of life?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانی دیوانگیاں نہیں بھولتا۔
Purani diwaangiyaan nahin bhoolta.
Old madness is not forgotten.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ealdest" — most old
First known use: 13th century
The word 'oldest' is derived from Old English 'eald', meaning 'old', and has evolved in form but retains the same meaning in modern English.