trafficjam
intermediateB1/ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/ · traf-fic-jam
A situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly on a road.
Meanings
A situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly on a road.
ایسی صورت حال جس میں بہت ساری گاڑیاں سڑک پر حرکت کرنے سے قاصر ہوں یا بہت آہستہ چل رہی ہوں۔
ٹریفک جام
traffic jam
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Common Collocations
- rush hour traffic jam
- major traffic jam
- traffic jam conditions
Example Sentences
I was late to work because of a traffic jam on the highway.
میں ہائی وے پر ٹریفک جام کی وجہ سے کام پر دیر سے پہنچا۔
main highway par traffic jam ki wajah se kaam par der se pohoncha.
We spent over an hour in a traffic jam during rush hour.
ہم رش گھنٹے کے دوران ایک گھنٹہ سے زیادہ ایک ٹریفک جام میں گزاریں گے۔
hum rush ghante ke doran aik ghanta se zyada aik traffic jam mein guzarte hain.
The city needs to find solutions to reduce traffic jams.
شہر کو ٹریفک جام کو کم کرنے کے لئے حل تلاش کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
sheher ko traffic jam ko kam karne ke liye hal talash karne ki zaroorat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine vehicles honking in a jam.
Visualize cars bumper to bumper on a crowded street.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "traffic + jam" — The blockade of vehicles in a road system.
First known use: 20th century
The term 'traffic jam' began to gain popularity in the mid-20th century as automobiles became more prevalent.