Meanings
Done with speed or in a short time; not slow.
جو تیزی سے انجام دیا جائے یا کم وقت میں؛ سست نہیں۔
جلدی
jaldi
Common Collocations
- quick response
- quick decision
- quick fix
Example Sentences
She needs a quick answer to her question.
اسے اپنے سوال کا جلدی جواب چاہیے۔
Usay apnay sawaal ka jaldi jawab chahiye.
He took a quick shower before leaving.
اس نے جانے سے پہلے جلدی سے شاور لیا۔
Us ne janay se pehlay jaldi se shower liya.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
جلدی بھوان لومڑی سست کتے پر چھلانگ لگاتی ہے۔
Jaldi bhawan lomri sust kutay par chhalang lagati hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a quick rabbit that hops swiftly.
Imagine a rabbit darting across a field at lightning speed.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتنی جلدی گزر گئے پل، نہ جانے رستے کس کے تھے۔
Kitni jaldi guzar gaye pul, na jaanay raste kis ke they.
How quickly the bridges passed, not knowing whose paths they were.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جلدی کا کام شیطان کا ہے۔
Jaldi ka kaam shaitaan ka hai.
Haste is the work of the devil.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cwic" — alive, living
First known use: 12th century
The word 'quick' originates from Old English 'cwic', which meant 'alive' or 'living'. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass speed and agility.