sedentary
intermediateB1/ˈsɛdənˌtɛri/ · sed-en-ta-ry
Characterized by much sitting and little physical exercise.
Meanings
Characterized by much sitting and little physical exercise.
زیادہ بیٹھنے اور کم جسمانی ورزش سے منسوب.
بے حرکت
be harkat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- sedentary lifestyle
- sedentary behavior
- sedentary occupation
Example Sentences
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to various health issues.
بے حرکت طرز زندگی مختلف صحت کے مسائل کا باعث بن سکتا ہے.
Be harkat tarz e zindagi mukhtalif sehat ke masail ka baais ban sakta hai.
Many office workers have a sedentary job.
بہت سے دفتر کے کارکنوں کی بے حرکت نوکری ہے.
Bohat se daftar ke karkeeno ki be harkat naukri hai.
You should try to break up your sedentary time with short walks.
آپ کو اپنی بے حرکت وقت کو چھوٹی چہل قدمیوں سے توڑنے کی کوشش کرنی چاہیے.
Aap ko apni be harkat waqt ko choti chehl qadamiyon se torne ki koshish karni chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'sedentary' by associating it with sitting down and doing nothing.
Imagine a person sitting on a couch for long hours watching TV.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کبھی اونچائیوں پہ جا رہا ہوتا، کبھی بے حرکتی میں ہاتھ مل رہا ہوتا۔
Kabhi unchaiyon pe ja raha hota, kabhi be harkati mein haath mil raha hota.
At times climbing heights, at times shaking hands in inactivity.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بیٹھے رہنے کا کوئی فائدہ نہیں.
Baithe rehne ka koi faida nahi.
Sitting idle yields no benefit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sedentarius" — sitting
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from Latin to describe a lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting and little physical activity.