self-sacrifice
intermediateB2/ˈsɛlf ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ · self-sac-ri-fice
The act of sacrificing one's own interests, happiness, or life for the sake of others.
Meanings
The act of sacrificing one's own interests, happiness, or life for the sake of others.
اپنی خوشیوں یا زندگی کو دوسروں کی خاطر قربان کرنے کا عمل۔
نفس کی قربانی
nafs ki qurbani
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Common Collocations
- act of self-sacrifice
- self-sacrifice for a cause
- self-sacrifice in love
Example Sentences
His self-sacrifice for the community was admired by all.
اس کی کمیونٹی کے لیے قربانی سب کے لیے قابل تعریف تھی۔
Us ki community ke liye qurbani sab ke liye qabil e tareef thi.
Self-sacrifice is often celebrated in heroic narratives.
خود قربانی کو اکثر ہیرو کی کہانیوں میں سراہا جاتا ہے۔
Khud qurbani ko aksar hero ki kahaniyon mein saraha jata hai.
In times of crisis, self-sacrifice can lead to profound changes in society.
بحران کے اوقات میں خود قربانی سماج میں گہرے تبدیلیاں لا سکتی ہے۔
Bhrān ke auqāt mein khud qurbani samāj mein gehre tabdeeliān lā sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'self' in self-sacrifice as prioritizing others above your own interests.
Imagine a soldier stepping forward to shield others from danger, symbolizing self-sacrifice.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing that one, for whom we could die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہت بڑی قربانی کہ انسان کی جان۔
Bohat badi qurbani keh insaan ki jaan.
The greatest sacrifice is of a human life.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + sacrifice" — the act of giving up one's own interests for the sake of others
First known use: 19th century
The term self-sacrifice combines the notion of sacrificing one's own interests with a focus on the self. It has been used in various contexts, particularly in religious and philosophical discussions.