urban
intermediateB1/ˈɜːrbən/ · ur-ban
Relating to or located in a city.
Meanings
Relating to or located in a city.
شہر سے متعلق یا شہر میں واقع.
شہری
shehri
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- urban development
- urban population
- urban lifestyle
Example Sentences
Many people prefer the urban lifestyle due to the availability of amenities.
بہت سے لوگ شہری طرز زندگی کو سہولیات کی دستیابی کی وجہ سے ترجیح دیتے ہیں.
Bohat se log shehri tarz-e-zindagi ko sahooliyat ki dastiyabi ki wajah se tarjih dete hain.
Urban areas are often more diverse than rural regions.
شہری علاقے اکثر دیہی علاقوں کی نسبت زیادہ متنوع ہوتے ہیں.
Shehri ilaqay aksar dehi ilaqon ki nisbat zyada mutanaw hotay hain.
The urban landscape has changed significantly over the last decade.
گذشتہ ایک دہائی میں شہری منظرنامہ نمایاں طور پر بدل گیا ہے.
Ghazishta aik dahai mein shehri manzar nama numayaan tor par badal gaya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'urban' as 'Urb' from 'urbanity', which talks about city life.
Imagine a bustling city filled with skyscrapers and busy streets.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بے حسی نے چڑھائی ہے رنگِ شہر کی چڑھائی ہے
Be hasti ne chadhai hai rang-e-sheher ki chadhai hai
Apathy has taken over the colors of the city.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جنگل سے باہر نکل آئے تو شہر کی ہوا لگے گی
Jangal se bahar nikal aaye to sheher ki hawa lage gi
Once you step out of the jungle, you will feel the city’s air.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "urbanus" — of the city
First known use: 14th century
The term 'urban' originates from the Latin word 'urbanus' which means 'of or pertaining to a city or town'. It evolved in English usage to describe characteristics or issues related to city life.