rules
beginnerA1/ruːlz/ · rules
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure.
Meanings
A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure.
ایک مقررہ یا سمجھا جانے والا ضابطہ یا اصول جو رویے یا طریقہ کار کی نگرانی کرتا ہے۔
قواعد
qawaid
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- set rules
- follow rules
- violate rules
Example Sentences
The rules of the game must be followed to ensure fair play.
کھیل کے قواعد کی پیروی کرنا لازمی ہے تاکہ منصفانہ کھیل کو یقینی بنایا جا سکے۔
Khel ke qawaid ki pairwi karna laazmi hai taake munsifana khel ko yaqini banaya ja sake.
There are rules that govern our behavior in public places.
عوامی جگہوں پر ہمارے رویے کو منظم کرنے والے قواعد ہیں۔
Awaami jagahoon par hamare rawaiye ko munazzam karne wale qawaid hain.
He broke the rules and was penalized.
اس نے قواعد کی خلاف ورزی کی اور اسے سزا ملی۔
Us ne qawaid ki khilaf warzi ki aur use saza mili.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'rules' as 'those that keep us in line' to understand their purpose.
Visualize a traffic signal that represents rules for safe driving.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کی رہ میں جو بھی قاعدہ ہو، چھوڑ دو سب کو، سب جا سکتا ہے، عشق نہیں۔
Ishq ki rah mein jo bhi qaida ho, chhod do sab ko, sab ja sakta hai, ishq nahi.
In the path of love, whatever the rule, let go of everything, for only love remains.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قواعد ہی ہماری رہنمائی کرتے ہیں۔
Qawaid hi hamari rahnumaai karte hain.
Rules guide us.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "regula" — a straight stick, a rule
First known use: 14th century
The word 'rule' originates from the Latin 'regula', which refers to a straight stick or a standard of measure. It evolved through Middle English to denote guidelines and regulations within various contexts.