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sightseeing

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/ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ/ · sight-see-ing

The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location.

Meanings

nounformal

The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location.

کسی خاص جگہ میں دلچسپی کی جگہوں کا دورہ کرنے کی سرگرمی۔

سیاحت

siyahat

Formal: سیاحت

Synonyms

touringtravelingvisitingسیرپرسیردورہ

Antonyms

stayingsettlingرکناآرام کرنا

Common Collocations

  • sightseeing tour
  • sightseeing bus
  • sightseeing spot

Example Sentences

We went sightseeing in the city and visited many famous landmarks.

ہم نے شہر میں سیاحت کی اور بہت سے مشہور نشانیاں دیکھی۔

Hum ne sheher mein siyahat ki aur bohot se mashhoor nishaniyan dekhi.

The sightseeing opportunities in Paris are endless.

پیرس میں سیاحت کے مواقع کی کوئی حد نہیں ہے۔

Paris mein siyahat ke moqa ki koi had nahi hai.

They spent their holiday sightseeing around Italy.

انہوں نے اپنی تعطیلات اٹلی میں سیر کرتے گزاریں۔

Unhon ne apni ta عطیلات Italy mein seer karte guzarain.

Easily Confused With

sight:Sight refers to the ability to see, while sightseeing is the act of visiting interesting places.
seeing:Seeing is the act of perceiving with the eyes, while sightseeing is a specific activity of visiting attractions.

Word Family

sightsee
verbدورہ کرنا
sighted
adjectiveدیکھنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'seeing' the sights during your travels.

Imagine a person taking pictures of famous monuments.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سیر کے آئینے میں، دنیا کی سجاوٹ دیکھیں دل کے داغوں کو، بکھرتے ہوئے رستوں پر کتنا چمک دیں

Seer ke aaine mein, duniya ki sajawat dekhein Dil ke daaghon ko, bikharte hue rastein par kitna chamak dein

In the mirror of sightseeing, behold the adornments of the world How much can we shine the scars of the heart on the scattered roads.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کرنے کا کوئی وقت نہیں ہوتا

Neki karne ka koi waqt nahi hota

There is no wrong time to do good deeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "sight + seeing" — the act of seeing or viewing

First known use: 19th century

The term 'sightseeing' emerged in the early 19th century as tourism became more popular, combining the concepts of sight and seeing.