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savvy

intermediateB1

/ˈsævi/ · sav-vy

having or showing practical knowledge or understanding.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

having or showing practical knowledge or understanding.

عملی علم یا سمجھ بوجھ کا مظاہرہ کرنا۔

سمجھدار

samajhdar

Synonyms

knowledgeableastuteinsightfulجانکارہوشیارعقلمند

Antonyms

ignorantfoolishnaiveنادانبیوقوفسادہ

Common Collocations

  • savvy investor
  • tech-savvy
  • savvy business

Example Sentences

She is very savvy about the stock market.

وہ اسٹاک مارکیٹ کے بارے میں بہت سمجھدار ہے۔

Woh stock market ke bare mein bohat samajhdar hai.

You need to be savvy in using technology for remote work.

آپ کو دور دراز کام کے لیے ٹیکنالوجی استعمال کرنے میں سمجھ دار ہونا چاہیے۔

Aap ko door daraz kaam ke liye technology istemal karne mein samajhdar hona chahiye.

His savvy approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.

اس کا مسئلہ حل کرنے کا سمجھ دار طریقہ سب کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔

Us ka masla hal karne ka samajhdar tareeqa sab ko mutasir karta hai.

Easily Confused With

savvy (noun):In noun form, it refers to practical knowledge or understanding, unlike the adjective form which describes someone with that quality.

Word Family

savviness
nounسمجھ بوجھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a savvy business person who always knows what to do.

Picture a wise owl wearing glasses, analyzing financial reports.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سمجھ دار کی بات پدر و مادر کے لہجے میں ہوتی ہے۔

Samajhdar ki baat pedar o madar ke lehje mein hoti hai.

The wise person's words resonate in the tone of their parents.

📖 Etymology

Origin: unknown "savvy" — to understand

First known use: 18th century

The word 'savvy' originated from the Caribbean English and was later adopted into American English. It is derived from the French word 'savoir' meaning 'to know'.