sympathy
intermediateB1/ˈsɪmpəθi/ · sym-pa-thy
Feelings of compassion, understanding, or shared emotion for someone who is suffering.
Meanings
Feelings of compassion, understanding, or shared emotion for someone who is suffering.
کسی کے درد یا مصیبت کے لیے ہمدردی، تعاون یا سمجھ بوجھ کا احساس۔
ہمدردی
ham dardi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- express sympathy
- sympathy with
- win sympathy
Example Sentences
She expressed her sympathy to the family grieving their loss.
اس نے اس خاندان کے لئے اپنی ہمدردی کا اظہار کیا جو اپنے نقصان پر غمگین تھے۔
Us ne is khandan ke liye apni ham dardi ka izhaar kiya jo apne nuqsan par ghamgeen thay.
His sympathy for the victims was evident in his speech.
نسیون کے متاثرین کے لیے اس کی ہمدردی اس کے خطاب میں واضح تھی۔
Nasiyon ke mutasirīn ke liye is ki ham dardi is ke khitab mein wazeh thi.
Sympathy can help bridge the gap between different cultures.
ہم دردی مختلف ثقافتوں کے درمیان خلا کو پُر کرنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔
Ham dardi mukhtalif saqafatōn ke darmiyan khala ko pur karne mein madad kar sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sympathy' as 'sharing a pathy' with others in their emotional journey.
Imagine a bridge connecting two hearts showing togetherness and support.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہمدردی کے جذبے کو لے کر نکلے ہیں، جو دل میں ہے وہ سب کی خاطر سینچتے ہیں۔
Ham dardi ke jazbe ko le kar nikle hain, Jo dil mein hai wo sab ki khatir sinchte hain.
We emerged with the spirit of sympathy, Whatever is in our hearts, we nurture for everyone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہمدردی کا مطلب سمجھنا ہے
ham dardi ka matlab samajhna hai
Sympathy means understanding.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "sympatheia" — fellow feeling
First known use: 17th century
The word 'sympathy' entered English in the early 18th century, derived from the Greek 'sympatheia', which denotes a feeling of shared experience or care.