self-knowledge
intermediateB2/sɛlf ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ · self-know-ledge
The understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Meanings
The understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
اپنی شخصیت، جذبات، مقاصد اور خواہشات کو سمجھنا۔
علم الذات
ilm-e-zaat
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pursuit of self-knowledge
- importance of self-knowledge
- self-knowledge assessment
Example Sentences
Self-knowledge is essential for personal growth.
علم الذات ذاتی ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Ilm-e-zaat zaati taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.
Through self-knowledge, one can make better life choices.
علم الذات کے ذریعے، کوئی بہتر زندگی کے انتخاب کر سکتا ہے۔
Ilm-e-zaat ke zariye, koi behtar zindagi ke intekhab kar sakta hai.
Many philosophers emphasize the role of self-knowledge in understanding one’s place in the world.
بہت سے فلسفی علم الذات کے کردار پر زور دیتے ہیں تاکہ انسان اپنی جگہ کو سمجھ سکے۔
Bohat se falsafi ilm-e-zaat ke kirdar par zor dete hain takay insaan apni jagah ko samajh sake.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' as your identity and 'knowledge' as understanding; together they mean understanding yourself.
Imagine a mirror reflecting your thoughts and feelings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک پہچان کا دروازہ، خود شناسی کی طرف کھلتا ہے، انسان اپنے آپ کو جانتا ہے، جب علم ذات سیکھتا ہے۔
Har aik pehchan ka darwaza, khud shanasi ki taraf khulta hai, Insaan apne aap ko jaanta hai, jab ilm-e-zaat seekhta hai.
Every door of recognition opens towards self-knowledge, A person knows himself when he learns of self-knowledge.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنی ذات کو جاننا سب سے بڑا علم ہے۔
Apni zaat ko jaan-na sab se bara ilm hai.
Knowing oneself is the greatest knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + knowledge" — awareness of one's own personality or character
First known use: 19th century
The term combines 'self,' which signifies one's identity, with 'knowledge,' referring to awareness and understanding. The phrase has gained popularity in self-help and psychological contexts.