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tutor

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/ˈtjuːtə/ · tu-tor

A person who provides instruction or guidance to students.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who provides instruction or guidance to students.

ایک شخص جو طلباء کو ہدایت یا تعلیم دیتا ہے۔

استاد

ustaad

Colloquial: ٹیچر

Synonyms

instructorteachereducatorمعلمپروفیسرتعلیم دہندہ

Antonyms

studentlearnerpupilطالب علمسیکھنے والاشاگرد

Common Collocations

  • personal tutor
  • private tutor
  • tutor sessions

Example Sentences

She hired a tutor to help her with math.

اس نے ریاضی میں مدد کے لیے ایک استاد کرایہ پر لیا۔

Us ne riyazi mein madad ke liye aik ustaad kiraye par liya.

The tutor explained the concept thoroughly.

استاد نے تصور کو اچھی طرح سمجھایا۔

Ustaad ne tasawwur ko achi tarah samjhaya.

Every student should have access to a tutor.

ہر طالب علم کو ایک استاد تک پہنچنے کا حق ہونا چاہیے۔

Har talib ilm ko aik ustaad tak pahunchne ka haq hona chahiye.

Easily Confused With

tutoring:Tutoring is the act of providing educational assistance, while a tutor is the person delivering that assistance.

Word Family

tutoring
nounتدریس
tutored
verbتدریس کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'tutor' as a guide on your educational journey.

Imagine a friendly teacher helping a student solve problems.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حکمت کا چراغ ہو روشن، علم کا ہو سفر شروع ہر طالب علم کا ہو اُستاد، تدریس کا ہو جیتا جاگتا نور

Hikmat ka charagh ho roshan, ilm ka ho safar shuru Har talib ilm ka ho ustaad, taleem ka ho jeeta jagta noor

Let the lamp of wisdom shine, let the journey of knowledge begin Every student shall have a tutor, the living light of education.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا علم زیادہ، اس کا مقام بھی بلند ہوتا ہے

Jis ka ilm zyada, us ka maqam bhi buland hota hai

The one with more knowledge also has a higher status.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "tutor" — protector or guardian

First known use: 15th century

The word 'tutor' derives from the Latin 'tutorem', meaning 'to look after' or 'to guard'. Over time, it adapted in English to refer to someone who teaches or provides guidance.