vigilant
intermediateB2/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ · vig-i-lant
Being watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or difficulties.
Meanings
Being watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or difficulties.
خطرات یا مسائل سے بچنے کے لیے چوکنا اور ہوشیار ہونا۔
بیدار
bedaar
Common Collocations
- vigilant watch
- vigilant observer
- vigilant security
Example Sentences
The vigilant guard noticed the slightest movement.
بیدار محافظ نے سب سے چھوٹی حرکت کو نوٹ کیا۔
Bedaar muhaafiz ne sab se choti harkat ko note kiya.
It is important to remain vigilant in busy places.
مصروف مقامات پر بیدار رہنا ضروری ہے۔
Masroof maqamat par bedaar rehna zaroori hai.
The vigilant approach of the team helped prevent any issues.
ٹیم کا بیدار رویہ کسی بھی مسئلے کو روکنے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا۔
Team ka bedaar rawaya kisi bhi maslay ko rokne mein madadgar saabit hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a vigilant person watching over a guard tower.
Imagine an eagle scanning the ground for any signs of movement.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اے حیات بیدار! تو اپنی راہ دیکھ، نہ ہو غافل سفر میں یہ آخری راہ دیکھ
Ae hayat bedaar! Tu apni raah dekh, Na ho ghafil safar mein yeh aakhri raah dekh.
O vigilant life! Watch your path, Do not be careless, see this final path.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آنے والی آفت سے قبل چوکنا رہو
Aane wali aafat se qabal chokas raho
Be alert before impending calamity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "vigilans" — watchful
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from the Latin 'vigilans,' meaning watchful, to its present form, maintaining the core meaning of being alert and attentive.