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planting

intermediateB1

/ˈplæn.tɪŋ/ · plan-ting

The act of placing seeds, bulbs, or plants in the soil to grow.

Meanings

verbformal

The act of placing seeds, bulbs, or plants in the soil to grow.

بیج، پھول، یا پودے کو زمین میں اگانے کے لۓ رکھنا۔

پودا لگانا

poda lagana

Formal: پودا لگانا

Synonyms

sowingcultivatinggrowingبوائیکاشتباغبانی

Antonyms

removaluprootingdestructionنکالناپیٹناتباہی

Common Collocations

  • tree planting
  • vegetable planting
  • planting seeds

Example Sentences

Planting trees is essential for a healthy environment.

درخت لگانا صحت مند ماحول کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Darakht lagana sehat mand mahol ke liye zaroori hai.

She enjoys planting flowers in her garden every spring.

وہ ہر بہار اپنے باغ میں پھول لگانا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh har bahar apne bagh mein phool lagana pasand karti hai.

The planting of crops has increased this year.

اس سال فصلوں کی بوائی بڑھی ہے۔

Is saal faslon ki bowai barhi hai.

Easily Confused With

planting:Planting refers to putting seeds in the ground, whereas 'picking' refers to harvesting the plants.

Word Family

plant
nounپودا
planter
nounپودا لگانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'planting' as starting something new, like a plant from a seed.

Imagine a garden filled with sprouting plants.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھولوں کی کھلتی جوانی ہے، پودے لگانے کی بات پر۔

Phoolon ki khilti jawani hai, poda lagane ki baat par.

The blooming youth of flowers speaks of planting.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسا کرو گے، ویسا ہی بھرے گا۔

Jaisa karo ge, waisa hi bhare ga.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "plantian" — to cause to grow, bring forth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'planting' has evolved from the Old English term 'plantian' to refer to the act of placing seeds or plants in the ground for cultivation.