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sturdy

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/ˈstɜrdi/ · stur-dy

Strongly built; able to withstand pressure or stress.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Strongly built; able to withstand pressure or stress.

مضبوط طور پر بنایا گیا؛ دباؤ یا تناؤ برداشت کرنے کے قابل۔

مضبوط

mazboot

Synonyms

strongrobustresilientمضبوططاقتورپائیدار

Antonyms

weakfragiledelicateکمزورکمزورنرم

Common Collocations

  • sturdy construction
  • sturdy furniture
  • sturdy build

Example Sentences

The table is sturdy enough to hold the weight of the books.

یہ میز کتابوں کا وزن اٹھانے کے لیے کافی مضبوط ہے۔

Yeh mez kitabon ka wazan uthane ke liye kaafi mazboot hai.

He is known for his sturdy physique.

وہ اپنے مضبوط جسم کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Woh apne mazboot jism ke liye jaana jata hai.

The fence is made of sturdy materials to withstand the storm.

باڑ طوفان کو برداشت کرنے کے لیے مضبوط مواد سے بنی ہے۔

Baar toofan ko bardasht karne ke liye mazboot mawaad se bani hai.

Easily Confused With

sturdier:Sturdier is the comparative form of sturdy, implying a greater degree of strength.

Word Family

sturdiness
nounمضبوطی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a sturdy tree that stands strong against the wind.

A strong oak tree with deep roots swaying gently in a storm.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے مضبوط زمین پر ان کا قدم، کیسا ہو جو کا رہا ہو ہر عزم کیاہسس ،

Hai mazboot zameen par unka qadam, Kaisa ho jo ka raha ho har azm kiyaahis.

Their step is firm on the ground, How can one falter when every determination is firm.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیک نیت کا دروازہ کبھی بند نہیں ہوتا

Naik niyat ka darwaza kabhi band nahi hota

The door of good intentions is never closed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "sturdy" — staunch, robust

First known use: 15th century

The word has its roots in Middle English, likely derived from the Old French 'estourdi', which means stunned or dazed.