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pregnancy

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/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ · preg-nan-cy

The condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.

Meanings

nounformal

The condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.

عورت کے جسم میں ایک ترقی پزیر جنین یا بچے کی موجودگی کی حالت۔

حمل

hamal

Formal: حمل

Synonyms

gestationconceptionexpectancyحملحمل کی حالتجنینی ریاست

Antonyms

infertilitysterilitybarrennessبانجھ پننابارورینہیں حمل

Common Collocations

  • early pregnancy
  • high-risk pregnancy
  • pregnancy test

Example Sentences

She discovered she was in early pregnancy after missing her period.

اس نے اپنی ماہواری مس ہونے کے بعد معلوم کیا کہ وہ حمل میں ہے۔

Us ne apni mahwari miss hone ke baad maloom kiya ke woh hamal mein hai.

Pregnancy can be a joyous experience for many women.

حمل بہت سی عورتوں کے لئے خوشگوار تجربہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

Hamal bohat si aurton ke liye khushgawar tajurba ho sakta hai.

Regular check-ups during pregnancy are essential for the health of the mother and baby.

حمل کے دوران باقاعدہ چیک اپ ماں اور بچے کی صحت کے لئے ضروری ہیں۔

Hamal ke doran baqaidah check-up maan aur bachay ki sehat ke liye zaroori hain.

Easily Confused With

pregnancy test:A pregnancy test specifically determines if a woman is pregnant, while pregnancy itself refers to the condition of being pregnant.

Word Family

pregnant
adjectiveحاملہ
impregnate
verbحمل ٹھہرانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'pregnant' woman carrying a future baby.

Imagine a pregnant woman holding her belly with a smile.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "praegnantia" — being with child

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Latin term 'praegnantia', which referred to the state of being pregnant.