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self-development

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/sɛlf dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ · self-de-vel-op-ment

The process of improving oneself through various means such as education, training, and personal reflection.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of improving oneself through various means such as education, training, and personal reflection.

اپنے آپ کو مختلف طریقوں سے بہتر بنانے کا عمل جیسے کہ تعلیم، تربیت، اور ذاتی غور و فکر کے ذریعے۔

خود کی ترقی

khud ki taraqqi

Synonyms

personal growthself-improvementself-helpذاتی فروغخود کو بہتر بناناخود مدد

Antonyms

stagnationregressiondeclineپسماندگیتنزلیکمی

Common Collocations

  • personal self-development
  • continuous self-development
  • self-development programs

Example Sentences

Self-development is essential for achieving success in any field.

خود کی ترقی کسی بھی شعبے میں کامیابی حاصل کرنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

khud ki taraqqi kisi bhi sho'be mein kamiyabi hasil karne ke liye zaroori hai.

Many books are available that focus on self-development techniques.

بہت سی کتابیں دستیاب ہیں جو خود کی ترقی کی تکنیکوں پر مرکوز ہیں۔

bahut si kitaabein dastiyab hain jo khud ki taraqqi ki tekniqon par markooz hain.

Attending workshops can greatly enhance your self-development journey.

ورکشاپ میں شرکت کرنا آپ کے خود کی ترقی کے سفر کو بہت بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

workshop mein shirkat karna aap ke khud ki taraqqi ke safar ko bohat behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-discovery:Self-discovery focuses on understanding oneself, while self-development emphasizes improvement and growth.

Word Family

develop
verbترقی دینا
developmental
adjectiveترقیاتی
self-help
nounخود مدد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-development as building a better version of yourself.

Imagine yourself climbing a mountain, symbolizing the journey of self-improvement.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوش رہنا ہے تو خود کو سنوارو، زندگی کی راہوں میں خود کو جگمگاؤ۔

khush rehna hai to khud ko sanwaro, zindagi ki raahon mein khud ko jagmagao.

If you want to be happy, refine yourself, and shine in the paths of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بندہ خود نیک بن جائے تو خدا کو تلاش نہ کرنا۔

banda khud neek ban jaye to Khuda ko talash na karna.

When a person becomes good themselves, there is no need to seek God.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + development" — the process of improving oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-development' has evolved in modern psychology and education to describe the process of personal growth and improvement.