abstinence
intermediateB2/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ · ab-sti-nence
The fact or practice of restraining or refraining from indulging in something, typically alcohol or food.
Meanings
The fact or practice of restraining or refraining from indulging in something, typically alcohol or food.
کسی چیز میں indulgence سے باز رہنے کا عمل یا حقیقت، عموماً شراب یا خوراک.
پرہیز
parhez
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Common Collocations
- abstinence from alcohol
- sexual abstinence
- abstinence from food
Example Sentences
Abstinence from alcohol can lead to a healthier lifestyle.
شراب سے پرہیز صحت مند طرز زندگی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے.
Sharab se parhez sehat mand tarz-e-zindagi ki taraf le ja sakta hai.
Some religions promote abstinence as a virtue.
کچھ مذاہب پرہیز کو ایک فضیلت کے طور پر فروغ دیتے ہیں.
Kuch mazhab parhez ko aik fazilat ke tor par farogh dete hain.
Abstinence may be difficult but can be rewarding.
پرہیز کرنا مشکل ہو سکتا ہے لیکن اس کے فوائد بھی ہیں.
Parhez karna mushkil ho sakta hai lekin is ke fawaid bhi hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'absent' without indulgence - you are present but controlling your desires.
Imagine a person turning away from a tempting dessert at a party.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پہلے میرا حال تھا غنیمت سمجھتا تھا، پھولوں میں بھی شراب کی خوشبو تھی مجھے
Pehle mera haal tha ghanimat samjhta tha, phoolon mein bhi sharab ki khushboo thi mujhe
In the past, I considered my condition fortunate, even flowers had the fragrance of wine for me.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہتری میں پرہیز ہے
Behtari mein parhez hai
In abstinence lies improvement.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "abstinere" — to withhold
First known use: 14th century
The word 'abstinence' comes from the Latin 'abstinere', meaning 'to withhold'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the act of refraining from indulgences.