portion
intermediateB1/ˈpɔːrʃən/ · por-tion
A part of a whole; an amount, section, or division.
Meanings
A part of a whole; an amount, section, or division.
کسی چیز کا ایک حصہ؛ ایک مقدار، حصہ، یا تقسیم۔
حصہ
hissa
Common Collocations
- portion size
- large portion
- smaller portion
Example Sentences
I would like a portion of the cake, please.
مجھے کیک کا ایک حصہ چاہیے۔
Mujhe cake ka ek hissa chahiye.
A healthy portion of vegetables is important for a balanced diet.
صحت مند سبزیوں کا ایک حصہ متوازن غذا کے لیے اہم ہے۔
Sehatmand sabzion ka ek hissa mutwazan ghiza ke liye ahem hai.
He took a large portion of his inheritance and invested it.
اس نے اپنی وراثت کا ایک بڑا حصہ لیا اور اس میں سرمایہ کاری کی۔
Us ne apni virasat ka ek bara hissa liya aur is mein sarmaya kari ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'portion' as a 'piece' of something larger.
Imagine a pizza being divided into slices.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ پوچھو حالِ دل کا، کہ کوئی روتا ہے، کہ اس کا بھی ایک حصہ ہے، جو کبھی ہنستا ہے۔
Na poochho haal-e-dil ka, keh koi rota hai, Keh us ka bhi ek hissa hai, jo kabhi hasta hai.
Do not ask of the heart's state, for someone cries, For even he has a part that sometimes laughs.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کسی کا کم حصہ کبھی کم بولا نہ جا۔
Kisi ka kam hissa kabhi kam bola na ja.
One's small portion should never be spoken of lightly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "portio" — a part or share
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English and finally into modern English, maintaining its core meaning throughout.