rural
intermediateB1/ˈrʊrəl/ · ru-ral
pertaining to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
Meanings
pertaining to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
دیہات یا گاؤں سے متعلق یا خصوصیات رکھنے والا.
دیہی
dehi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- rural area
- rural development
- rural community
Example Sentences
Many people prefer to live in rural areas for a quieter life.
بہت سے لوگ سادگی کی زندگی کے لیے دیہی علاقوں میں رہنا پسند کرتے ہیں.
Bahut se log sajagi ki zindagi ke liye dehi ilaqon mein rehna pasand karte hain.
Rural development is crucial for improving living standards.
دیہی ترقی معیار زندگی کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ضروری ہے.
Dehi taraqqi miyaar zindagi ko behtar bananay ke liye zaroori hai.
The rural landscape is often filled with greenery and farms.
دیہی منظر اکثر سبزے اور کھیتوں سے بھرا ہوتا ہے.
Dehi manzar aksar sabzay aur kheton se bhara hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'rural' being related to the word 'roam' in the countryside.
Picture a peaceful countryside landscape with farms and fields.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چلی آتی ہے ہوا جب گاؤں کی، سنا ہے کہ یہ خوشبو ہے دیہاتیوں کی!
Chali aati hai hawa jab gaon ki, Suna hai ke yeh khushboo hai dehatiyon ki!
The breeze comes from the village, They say this fragrance belongs to the country folk!
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گاؤں کی ہو یا شہر کی، سب کا اپنا رنگ ہے.
Gaon ki ho ya sheher ki, sab ka apna rang hai.
Whether from the village or the city, each has its own charm.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ruralis" — of the countryside
First known use: 14th century
The word 'rural' has its roots in the Latin word 'ruralis', which pertains to agriculture and the characteristics of the countryside. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, gradually gaining usage to describe areas outside urban settings.