self-determined
intermediateB2/sɛlf dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ · self-de-ter-mined
Having the ability to make one's own choices and decisions independently.
Meanings
Having the ability to make one's own choices and decisions independently.
اپنے فیصلے خود کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھنا۔
خود مختار
khud mukhtar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- self-determined life
- self-determined identity
- self-determined choices
Example Sentences
She led a self-determined life, making choices that reflected her values.
اس نے ایک خود مختار زندگی گزاری، ایسے فیصلے کیے جو اس کی اقدار کی عکاسی کرتے تھے۔
Us ne aik khud mukhtar zindagi guzari, aise faisle kiye jo us ki aqdar ki akhasi karte the.
His self-determined nature allowed him to pursue his own dreams.
اس کی خود مختار فطرت نے اسے اپنے خوابوں کے پیچھے جانے کی اجازت دی۔
Us ki khud mukhtar fitrat ne use apne khawabon ke peeche jane ki ijazat di.
Being self-determined is crucial for personal growth.
خود مختار ہونا ذاتی ترقی کے لیے انتہائی اہم ہے۔
Khud mukhtar hona zaati taraqqi ke liye intehai ahm hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as in self-reliance combined with 'determined' to remind you of being resolute in one's own choices.
Imagine a person breaking free from chains to represent independence in choice.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حیات میں خود مختاری کی رہ ہے محور، چاہت کی ہو جب ہمت تو عزم ہے کمزور۔
Hayat mein khud mukhtari ki rah hai mehwar, Chahat ki ho jab himmat to azm hai kamzor.
In life, the path of self-determination is central, when there is willpower in desires, then resolve becomes weak.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے فیصلوں میں خود مختار ہونا چاہیے۔
Apne faislon mein khud mukhtar hona chahiye.
One should be self-determined in their decisions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-determined" — determined by oneself
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-determined' combines 'self' indicating an individual and 'determined' derived from the Latin 'determinare', which means to fix boundaries or make decisions.