rough
intermediateB1/rʌf/ · rough
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Meanings
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
ایک ناہموار یا بے ترتیب سطح رکھتا ہوا؛ ہموار یا سیدھا نہیں۔
کھردرا
khurdra
Common Collocations
- rough surface
- rough edges
- rough texture
Example Sentences
The rough surface of the stone made it difficult to walk on.
پتھر کی کھردری سطح پر چلنا مشکل تھا۔
Patthar ki khurdri satah par chalna mushkil tha.
She had a rough day at work filled with challenges.
اس کے کام کا دن چیلنجز سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔
Us ke kaam ka din challenges se bhara hua tha.
His rough voice was uninviting but sincere.
اس کی کھردری آواز غیرمحبت بھری لیکن مخلص تھی۔
Us ki khurdri aawaz gair mohabbat bhari lekin mukhlis thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a rough surface like sandpaper.
Imagine running your hand over a rough rock.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وقت کا کٹتا ہے جاگیرداروں کی طرح، کھردرے راستوں پر چلتا ہے جو شخص!
Waqt ka katta hai jagirdaron ki tarah, khurdre raaston par chalta hai jo shaks!
Time cuts like landowners, walking on rough paths is the person!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھردرا راستہ ہموار بناتا ہے۔
Khurdra rasta hamwar banata hai.
A rough path leads to smooth sailing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rug(h) (noun)" — coarse, rough
First known use: before the 12th century
The word 'rough' has developed from Old English roots and has been used in various forms in Middle English with similar meanings relating to texture and character.