punctual

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/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/ · punc-tu-al

Arriving or doing something at the agreed or proper time.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Arriving or doing something at the agreed or proper time.

وہ شخص جو طے شدہ وقت پر پہنچے یا کوئی کام کرے۔

وقت پر

waqt par

Synonyms

timelyon timepunctiliousبر وقتپہلے سےوقت پر

Antonyms

lateunpunctualtardyلیٹبے وقتدیر سے

Common Collocations

  • punctual arrival
  • punctual service
  • punctual behavior

Example Sentences

She is always punctual for her appointments.

وہ ہمیشہ اپنے وقت پر آئیں گی۔

Woh hamesha apne waqt par aayengi.

Being punctual reflects your professionalism.

وقت کی پابندی آپ کی پیشہ ورانہ مہارت کو ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

Waqt ki pabandi aap ki peshawarana maharat ko zahir karti hai.

He prides himself on being punctual.

وہ وقت پر آنے پر فخر کرتا ہے۔

Woh waqt par aane par fakhar karta hai.

Easily Confused With

punctilious:Punctilious refers to being very careful about rules and details, while punctual relates specifically to time.

Word Family

punctuality
nounوقت کی پابندی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'punctual' as being 'on the dot' or 'puncturing time'.

Picture a clock showing exactly the right time.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وقت پر کام کرنا، زندگی کو آسان بنا دیتا ہے۔

Waqt par kaam karna, zindagi ko aasan bana deta hai.

Working on time makes life easier.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "punctualis" — pertaining to punctuality

First known use: 15th century

The word 'punctual' has its roots in the Latin word 'punctualis', which indicates timeliness. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language.