self-denial
intermediateB2/sɛlf dɪˈnaɪəl/ · self-de-ni-al
The act of denying oneself certain pleasures or needs.
Meanings
The act of denying oneself certain pleasures or needs.
کسی بھی قسم کی خوشیوں یا ضروریات سے خود کو انکار کرنا۔
خود انکاری
khud inkaari
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Common Collocations
- practice self-denial
- self-denial in religious practices
- concept of self-denial
Example Sentences
Self-denial is often practiced during fasting.
روزہ رکھنے کے دوران خود انکاری کی مشق کی جاتی ہے۔
Roza rakhne ke doran khud inkaari ki mashq ki jati hai.
Many athletes rely on self-denial to achieve their goals.
بہت سے کھلاڑی اپنے مقاصد کو حاصل کرنے کے لیے خود انکاری پر انحصار کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se khiladi apne maqasid ko hasil karne ke liye khud inkaari par inhisar karte hain.
Self-denial can lead to personal growth but should not be excessive.
خود انکاری ذاتی ترقی کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے لیکن یہ زیادہ نہیں ہونی چاہیے۔
Khud inkaari zaati taraqqi ki taraf le ja sakti hai lekin yeh zyada nahi honi chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of self-denial as 'denying the self' for greater purpose.
Imagine a person fasting with a strong determination to achieve their spiritual goals.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عیش و نشاط کا خیال ہے خوشنما کسر نفسی میں ہے جوئیے کا کمال
Aish-o-nashaat ka khayal hai khushnama Kasar nafsi mein hai joey ka kamaal
The joy of pleasures is captivating, but the greatness lies in self-denial.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو خود کو قابو میں رکھتا ہے، وہ دنیا کو قابو میں رکھتا ہے۔
Jo khud ko qabu mein rakhta hai, woh duniya ko qabu mein rakhta hai.
He who controls himself, controls the world.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + denial" — the act of denying one's own desires or needs
First known use: 16th century
The term 'self-denial' combines 'self', referring to oneself, and 'denial', which originates from the Latin 'denegare', meaning to refuse or negate.