resting
beginnerA2/ˈrɛstɪŋ/ · rest-ing
to cease movement or activity in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
Meanings
to cease movement or activity in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
حرکت یا سرگرمی کو ختم کرنا تاکہ آرام کریں، تازہ دم ہوں یا قوت بحال کریں۔
آرام
aaraam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- resting state
- resting period
- resting place
Example Sentences
After a long day of work, I enjoy resting on the couch.
کام کے طویل دن کے بعد، میں صوفے پر آرام کرنا پسند کرتا ہوں۔
Kaam ke tareef din ke baad, main sofa par aaraam karna pasand karta hoon.
Doctors often recommend resting when you're feeling unwell.
ڈاکٹر اکثر بیماری کے وقت آرام کرنے کا مشورہ دیتے ہیں۔
Doctor aksar bimari ke waqt aaraam karne ka mashwara dete hain.
He found a quiet place for resting during his hike.
اس نے اپنی چڑھائی کے دوران آرام کرنے کے لیے ایک خاموش جگہ تلاش کی۔
Us ne apni chadhai ke doran aaraam karne ke liye ek khamosh jagah talash ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of resting as recharging your battery.
Imagine a person lying on a hammock under a tree.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آرام کرو کچھ لمحے، کہ زندگی میں سفر ہے
Aaram karo kuch lamhe, keh zindagi mein safar hai
Take a few moments to rest, for life is a journey.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آرام کرنے میں ہی عافیت ہے
Aaram karne mein hi aafiyat hai
There is safety in resting.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "resten" — to cease work or movement in order to relax
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Middle English, stemming from Old French 'rest(er)', which derived from Latin 'restituere' meaning to restore.