Meanings
In a manner showing respect; courteously.
ایسے انداز میں جو احترام ظاہر کرے؛ ادب کے ساتھ۔
احتراماً
ehteramaan
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Common Collocations
- speak respectfully
- act respectfully
- respond respectfully
Example Sentences
She addressed the committee respectfully, acknowledging their efforts.
اس نے کمیٹی کو احتراماً مخاطب کیا، ان کی کوششوں کو تسلیم کیا۔
Us ne committee ko ehteramaan mukhatib kiya, un ki koshishon ko tasleem kiya.
He spoke respectfully, ensuring not to offend anyone.
اس نے احتراماً بات کی، اس بات کا خیال رکھا کہ کسی کو نقصان نہ پہنچے۔
Us ne ehteramaan baat ki, is baat ka khayal rakha ke kisi ko nuqsan na pahunche.
Respectfully, I disagree with your opinion.
احتراماً، میں آپ کی رائے سے اتفاق نہیں کرتا۔
ehteramaan, main aap ki rai se ittefaq nahi karta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'respectfully' always carries a sense of politeness.
Imagine bowing your head slightly when speaking to someone important.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی زبان ہی ہوتی ہے ادب و احترام کی
Mohabbat ki zuban hi hoti hai adab o ehteram ki
The language of love is one of manners and respect.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت دو تو عزت لو
Izzat do to izzat lo
Give respect to gain respect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "respectus" — to look back at; regard
First known use: 15th century
The word 'respectfully' is derived from 'respect' which comes from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'to look back at or regard'. It has evolved into modern English as a courteous expression.