reflection
intermediateB2/rɪˈflɛkʃən/ · re-flec-tion
The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.
Meanings
The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں گہرائی یا احتیاط سے سوچنے کا عمل۔
عکاسی
ikasi
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Common Collocations
- self-reflection
- deep reflection
- critical reflection
Example Sentences
Her reflection on the past helped her make better decisions.
ماضی پر اس کی عکاسی نے اسے بہتر فیصلے کرنے میں مدد دی۔
Maazi par is ki ikasi ne use behtar faisle karne mein madad di.
After much reflection, he decided to change his career path.
کافی غور و فکر کے بعد، اس نے اپنا کیریئر کا راستہ تبدیل کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Kafi ghor-o-fikr ke baad, us ne apna career ka rasta tabdeel karne ka faisla kiya.
Reflection is key to understanding one's emotions.
عکاسی کسی کے جذبات کو سمجھنے کی کلید ہے۔
Ikasi kisi ke jazbat ko samajhne ki kaleed hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Reflect on your actions to improve.
Imagine looking into a mirror, seeing yourself and considering your actions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہایت سوچوں میں چپ بیٹھا ہوں میں ہر ایک خیال کی عکاسی کر رہا ہوں میں
Nihayat sochon mein chup baitha hun main Har aik khayal ki ikasi kar raha hun main
I sit quietly in deep thought Reflecting on every single idea.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کی عقل ہے اسی کو فکر ہے۔
Jis ki aqal hai wahi ko fikar hai.
Only those with wisdom are concerned with reflection.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reflectio" — bending back
First known use: 14th century
The word 'reflection' derives from the Latin 'reflectio', which relates to the act of bending back or turning back. It has evolved to include both physical and metaphorical meanings.