Meanings
Having little or no money; not wealthy.
کم پیسوں والا؛ دولت مند نہ ہونا۔
غریب
ghareeb
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- poor health
- poor quality
- poor performance
Example Sentences
Many families in the village are poor and struggle to find enough food.
گاؤں میں بہت سے خاندان غریب ہیں اور کھانے کے لیے کافی مشکل کرتے ہیں۔
Gaon mein bohat se khaandaan ghareeb hain aur khane ke liye kaafi mushkil karte hain.
The poor condition of the roads made travel difficult.
سڑکوں کی غریب حالت نے سفر کو مشکل بنا دیا۔
Sadkon ki ghareeb haalaton ne safar ko mushkil bana diya.
She worked hard to help poor children get an education.
اس نے غریب بچوں کو تعلیم دلوانے کے لئے محنت کی۔
Us ne ghareeb bachon ko taleem dilwane ke liye mehnat ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a poor person lacking resources.
Imagine a person sitting on the side of the road with a sign asking for help.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غریبوں کی صدائیں ہی سنائی دیتی ہیں
Ghareebon ki sadaayain hi sunai deti hain
The cries of the poor are the ones that are heard.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pauper" — poor, needy
First known use: 13th century
The word 'poor' originates from the Latin word 'pauper', which referred to a person who is impoverished or lacking resources. Its usage in English has evolved to describe not just economic status but also quality and effectiveness.