riches
intermediateB2/ˈrɪtʃɪz/ · rich-es
Wealth or valuable resources; material possessions that contribute to wealth.
Meanings
Wealth or valuable resources; material possessions that contribute to wealth.
دولت یا قیمتی وسائل؛ مادی چیزیں جو دولت میں اضافہ کرتی ہیں۔
دولت
daulat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- great riches
- accumulation of riches
- search for riches
Example Sentences
The family's riches allowed them to travel the world.
اس خاندان کی دولت نے انہیں دنیا بھر میں سفر کرنے کی اجازت دی۔
Is khandan ki daulat ne unhain duniya bhar mein safar karne ki ijaazat di.
He was known for his immense riches and generosity.
وہ اپنی بڑی دولت اور سخاوت کے لیے جانا جاتا تھا۔
Woh apni bari daulat aur sakhaawat ke liye jana jata tha.
Riches can come in many forms, not just money.
دولت کئی شکلوں میں آ سکتی ہے، صرف پیسے میں نہیں۔
Daulat kai shakaloun mein aa sakti hai, sirf paisay mein nahi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'riches' as the 'riches' of King Midas, who turned everything to gold.
Imagine a treasure chest overflowing with gold and jewels.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دولت کی طلب میں سب کچھ کھو دیا ، خود کو بھی بھلا دیا فریبِ دنیا میں۔
Daulat ki talab mein sab kuch kho diya, Khud ko bhi bhula diya fareb-e-dunya mein.
In the quest for wealth, I lost everything, Even forgot myself in the deception of the world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی دنیا کا اعتراف دولت ہے
Chor ki dunya ka aitiraf daulat hai.
In the world of thieves, wealth is the acknowledgment.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rice" — wealth, power
First known use: 14th century
The term 'riches' has evolved from the Old English 'rice', which means wealth or power, reflecting both material and metaphorical abundance.