suicide
advancedC2/ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ · sui-cide
The intentional act of causing one's own death.
Meanings
The intentional act of causing one's own death.
اپنی جان خود ختم کرنے کا ارادہ کرنا.
خودکشی
khudkushi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- youth suicide
- suicide prevention
- suicide rates
Example Sentences
The rising rates of suicide among teenagers is alarming.
نوجوانوں میں خودکشی کی بڑھتی ہوئی شرح تشویش ناک ہے.
Nojawanon mein khudkushi ki barhti hui sharh tashweesh nak hai.
Discussing suicide openly can help reduce stigma.
خودکشی پر کھل کر گفتگو کرنا بدنامی کو کم کرنے میں مددگار ہوسکتا ہے.
Khudkushi par khul kar guftagu karna badnami ko kam karne mein madadgar ho sakta hai.
He sought therapy to address his suicidal thoughts.
اس نے اپنی خودکشی کے خیالات کا سامنا کرنے کے لیے تھراپی لینے کا فیصلہ کیا.
Us ne apni khudkushi ke khayalat ka samna karne ke liye therapy lene ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'self' in suicide - it's about one's own life.
Imagine a person looking into a mirror, contemplating their reflection.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کی آغوش میں، ہر درد سہے جائیں، خودکشی تو ہے ایک خاموش غم کی نشانی.
Zindagi ki aaghosh mein, har dard sahay jain, khudkushi to hai aik khamosh gham ki nishani.
In the embrace of life, may we endure every pain, suicide is but a silent sign of grief.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مشکل وقت میں زندگی جینے کا ہنر سیکھو.
Mushkil waqt mein zindagi jeene ka hunar seekho.
Learn the art of living during difficult times.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sui caedere" — to kill oneself
First known use: 17th century
The word 'suicide' developed in the early 17th century from the Latin phrase 'sui caedere', which directly translates to 'to kill oneself'. It has been used in English to describe the act of intentionally ending one's own life.