successful
intermediateB1/səkˈsɛs.fəl/ · suc-cess-ful
Having achieved a desired aim or result.
Meanings
Having achieved a desired aim or result.
جس نے مطلوبہ مقصد یا نتیجہ حاصل کیا ہو۔
کامیاب
kaamyab
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- successful business
- successful career
- successful project
Example Sentences
She was successful in her efforts to start a new business.
وہ ایک نیا کاروبار شروع کرنے کی کوششوں میں کامیاب رہی۔
Woh aik naya karobar shuru karne ki koshishon mein kaamyab rahi.
His successful career as an author is inspiring.
ایک مصنف کے طور پر اس کی کامیاب زندگی متاثر کن ہے۔
Aik musannif ke tor par is ki kaamyab zindagi mutasir kun hai.
The project was successful, meeting all its objectives.
یہ منصوبہ کامیاب رہا، اپنے تمام مقاصد کو پورا کرتا ہے۔
Yeh mansooba kaamyab raha, apne tamam maqasid ko pura karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a trophy that represents success.
A person holding a trophy in celebration.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bahut nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take life. Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they remain few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کوشش میں برکت ہے
Koshish mein barkat hai
There is blessing in effort.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "successus" — an advance, a good result
First known use: 15th century
The word 'successful' originated from the Latin 'successus', which means to follow after, and evolved through Old French before entering English. It has maintained a positive connotation throughout its history.