sympathize
intermediateB1/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/ · sym-pa-thize
To share or understand the feelings of someone, especially in times of sorrow or trouble.
Meanings
To share or understand the feelings of someone, especially in times of sorrow or trouble.
کسی کے احساسات کو سمجھنا یا ان سے ہم دردی کرنا، خاص طور پر مشکل یا افسردہ لمحات میں۔
ہم دردی کرنا
hum dardi karna
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- sympathize with someone's loss
- sympathize deeply
- find it hard to sympathize
Example Sentences
I sympathize with you during this difficult time.
میں اس مشکل وقت میں آپ کے ساتھ ہم دردی کرتا ہوں۔
main is mushkil waqt mein aap ke saath hum dardi karta hoon.
It's hard to sympathize with someone who doesn't understand your pain.
اس شخص کے ساتھ ہم دردی کرنا مشکل ہے جو آپ کے درد کو نہیں سمجھتا۔
is shakhs ke saath hum dardi karna mushkil hai jo aap ke dard ko nahi samajhta.
She was able to sympathize with the victims' families.
وہ متاثرین کے خاندانوں کے ساتھ ہم دردی کرنے میں کامیاب رہی۔
woh mutasirain ke khanadanon ke saath hum dardi karne mein kamiyab rahi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that when you 'sympathize', you feel 'sim'ilar feelings to someone who is suffering.
Imagine an open heart sharing warmth with another heart in distress.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آنسوؤں کے میٹھے جوس میں پتیوں کی مہکی ہوئی خوشبو ہے، ہم دردی کا یہ لمحہ،ستم حال کا بوجھ ہلکا کرتاہے۔
Aansuon ke meethay jos mein patiyon ki mehki hui khushboo hai, hum dardi ka yeh lamha, sitam haal ka bojh halka karta hai.
In the sweet juice of tears, there is a fragrant aroma of leaves, this moment of sympathy lightens the burden of sorrows.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دکھ بانٹنے سے کم ہوتا ہے۔
Dukh baantne se kam hota hai.
Sharing sorrow reduces it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "sympatheia" — fellow feeling
First known use: 17th century
The word 'sympathize' has evolved from the Greek term 'sympatheia', which reflects a sense of shared feelings among people.