self-examination
intermediateB2/sɛlf ɪɡˈzæmɪˌneɪʃən/ · self-ex-am-i-na-tion
The process of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives.
Meanings
The process of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives.
اپنی سوچ، احساسات، اور محرکات کا معائنہ کرنے کا عمل۔
خود معائنہ
khud muaina
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Common Collocations
- practice self-examination
- self-examination of beliefs
- importance of self-examination
Example Sentences
Self-examination helps in understanding one's deeper emotions.
خود معائنہ مشکل جذبات کو سمجھنے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔
khud muaina mushkil jazbat ko samajhne mein madad karta hai.
Regular self-examination can lead to personal growth.
باقاعدہ خود معائنہ ذاتی ترقی کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔
baqaida khud muaina zaati taraqqi ki taraf le jata hai.
He emphasized the importance of self-examination for mental health.
اس نے ذہنی صحت کے لیے خود معائنہ کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔
us ne zehni sehat ke liye khud muaina ki ahmiyat par zor diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as looking inward, and 'examination' as a test to discover insights.
Picture a person looking into a mirror and reflecting on their inner thoughts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود معائنہ کرتا ہوں میں ہر ایک گزرے لمحے کا، آخرت کی سب کچھ سنبھالوں میں اپنی دُنیا کا۔
khud muaina karta hun mein har aik guzre lamhay ka, akhirat ki sab kuch sambhalon mein apni duniya ka.
I reflect on every passing moment, I gather everything for the afterlife in my world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی سوچوں سے زیادہ وفادار کچھ نہیں ہوتا۔
apni sochon se zyada wafadar kuch nahi hota.
Nothing is more faithful than one's own thoughts.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-examination" — the act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings
First known use: 17th century
The term has been in use since the early 17th century, referring to introspective analysis.