poverty
intermediateB1/ˈpɒv.ə.ti/ · pov-er-ty
The state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities of life.
Meanings
The state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities of life.
انتہائی غربت کی حالت؛ زندگی کی بنیادی ضروریات کی کمی۔
غربت
ghurbat
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Common Collocations
- extreme poverty
- rural poverty
- poverty line
Example Sentences
Poverty is a significant issue in many developing countries.
غربت بہت سے ترقی پذیر ممالک میں ایک اہم مسئلہ ہے۔
Ghurbat bohat se taraqqi pazeer mulkon mein aik ahem masla hai.
Government programs aim to alleviate poverty.
حکومتی پروگراموں کا مقصد غربت کو کم کرنا ہے۔
Hukoomati programs ka maqsad ghurbat ko kam karna hai.
Many NGOs work tirelessly to fight against poverty.
بہت سے غیر سرکاری تنظیمیں غربت کے خلاف بلاجان کوشش کرتی ہیں۔
Bahut se ghair sarkari tanzeemain ghrbat ke khilaf bilājan koshish karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'poverty' as 'poor' + 'city' - a place lacking wealth.
Imagine a barren landscape symbolizing lack, with few resources and struggling communities.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم غریبوں کو کیا معلوم، دولت کا کیا جادو ہے۔
Hum ghareebon ko kya maaloom, daulat ka kya jadoo hai.
What do we poor know, the magic of wealth?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غربت میں آفت ہے۔
Ghurbat mein aafat hai.
There is a calamity in poverty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "pauvreté" — the state of being poor
First known use: 12th century
The term 'poverty' has evolved from the Latin 'paupertas', reflecting a state of deficiency in wealth or resources.