starvation
intermediateB2/stɑːrˈveɪʃən/ · star-va-tion
The state of suffering or dying from extreme hunger.
Meanings
The state of suffering or dying from extreme hunger.
انتہا درجے کی بھوک کا سامنا کرنا یا مرنا。
بھوک
bhook
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- severe starvation
- starvation diet
Example Sentences
Many people in the war-torn region are facing starvation.
جنگ زدہ علاقے میں بہت سے لوگ بھوک کا شکار ہیں۔
Jang zadah ilaqay mein bohat se log bhook ka shikar hain.
Charity organizations are working to relieve starvation around the world.
خیراتی تنظیمیں دنیا بھر میں بھوک کو کم کرنے کے لیے کام کر رہی ہیں۔
Kherati tanzeemain duniya bhar mein bhook ko kam karne ke liye kaam kar rahi hain.
Starvation can lead to serious health issues.
بھوک شدید صحت کے مسائل کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Bhook shadeed sehat ke masail ka baais ban sakti hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Starvation starts with 'star', think of stars that twinkle less when someone is hungry.
Imagine a person looking longingly at a plate of food that they can’t reach.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بھوک نے دنیا میں بکھر دیا ہے، فاقوں نے دلوں کو توڑ دیا ہے۔
Bhook ne duniya mein bikhar diya hai, faakon ne dilon ko toڑ diya hai.
Hunger has scattered the world, starvation has broken hearts.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بھوک سب کو بیدار کر دیتی ہے۔
Bhook sab ko bedar kar deti hai.
Hunger awakens everyone.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "estuver" — to die of hunger
First known use: 14th century
The term 'starvation' has its roots in Old French, evolving through Middle English to take on its present form in modern English.