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traffic

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/ˈtræfɪk/ · traf-fic

The movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and goods along roads.

Meanings

nounformal

The movement of vehicles, pedestrians, and goods along roads.

سڑکوں پر گاڑیوں، پیادوں، اور سامان کی حرکت

ٹریفک

traffic

Synonyms

congestiontransportationflowرکاوٹآمد و رفتچلنا

Antonyms

clear roaddesertionstillnessخالی سڑکسنسانیخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • heavy traffic
  • traffic jam
  • traffic police

Example Sentences

There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.

آج صبح ہائی وے پر شدید ٹریفک تھی۔

Aaj subah highway par shadeed traffic thi.

He was stuck in traffic for over an hour.

وہ ایک گھنٹے سے زیادہ ٹریفک میں پھنس گیا۔

Woh ek ghante se zyada traffic mein phans gaya.

The city is known for its traffic congestion.

شہر اپنی ٹریفک کی رکاوٹ کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Sheher apni traffic ki rukawat ke liye jaana jaata hai.

Easily Confused With

traffic light:A traffic light is a signaling device that controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic, whereas traffic refers to the movement itself.

Word Family

trafficker
nounٹریفک کرنے والا
trafficable
adjectiveٹریفکیبل
trafficking
verbٹریفک کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of traffic like a flow of a river with vehicles.

Picture a busy city street filled with cars, buses, and pedestrians.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "trafic" — trade or commerce

First known use: 14th century

The word 'traffic' originates from the French term 'trafic,' which referred to trade and commerce. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass the movement of vehicles and people.