reading
beginnerA1/ˈriːdɪŋ/ · read-ing
The action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.
Meanings
The action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.
لکھی ہوئی یا چھاپی ہوئی چیزوں کو خاموشی یا بلند آواز میں پڑھنے کی مہارت یا عمل۔
پڑھائی
parhai
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- reading list
- reading comprehension
- reading material
Example Sentences
Reading is fundamental to learning.
پڑھائی سیکھنے کے لئے بنیادی ہے۔
parhai seekhne ke liye buniyadi hai.
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
وہ اپنے فارغ وقت میں ناول پڑھنے میں لطف اندوز ہوتی ہے۔
woh apne farigh waqt mein novel parhne mein lutf andoz hoti hai.
His reading of the text was very insightful.
اس کی متن کی پڑھائی بہت بصیرت انگیز تھی۔
us ki matn ki parhai bohat baseerat angez thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'need' for learning; reading fulfills that need.
Imagine a cozy reading nook filled with books.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتابیں چناں کہ چہرہ درمیاں کر دیں | پڑھنے کا سلیقہ، وفا کی باتیں ہیں
Kitabein chunaan ke chehra darmiyan kar dein | Parhne ka saleeqa, wafa ki baatein hain
Books bring forth a face; the art of reading speaks of loyalty.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پڑھنے سے بھلے کا خواب آتا ہے
Parhne se bhale ka khwab aata hai
Reading brings good dreams.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rǣdan" — to advise, interpret, read
First known use: 12th century
The word 'reading' has evolved from the Old English term 'rǣdan' which meant to advise or interpret.