behavior
intermediateB1/bɪˈheɪvjər/ · be-hav-ior
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
Meanings
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
یہ طریقہ جس کے ذریعے کوئی اپنے آپ یا دوسروں کے ساتھ برتاؤ کرتا ہے۔
سلوک
salook
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- appropriate behavior
- social behavior
- animal behavior
Example Sentences
His behavior in class is disruptive.
اس کا کلاس میں سلوک خلل ڈالنے والا ہے۔
Us ka class mein salook khilal dalne wala hai.
Understanding animal behavior can help us in wildlife conservation.
جانوری سلوک کو سمجھنے سے ہمیں جنگلی حیات کے تحفظ میں مدد مل سکتی ہے۔
Janwari salook ko samajhne se humein jangli hayaat ke tehafuz mein madad mil sakti hai.
Her friendly behavior made everyone feel welcome.
اس کا دوستانہ سلوک سب کو خوش آمدید محسوس کروا رہا تھا۔
Us ka dosti salook sab ko khush aamdi mehsoos karwa raha tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Associate 'behavior' with 'be have' to remember the way one should act.
Imagine a group of people acting in various ways to represent different behaviors.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حسن سلوک سے ہر دل جیتا جا سکتا ہے، بد اخلاقی سے صرف دل توڑا جا سکتا ہے۔
Husn-e-salook se har dil jeeta ja sakta hai, Bad ikhlaqi se sirf dil toda ja sakta hai.
With good behavior, every heart can be won, With bad manners, only hearts can be broken.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئیں گے، وہی کاٹیں گے۔
Jo boien ge, wahi kaatien ge.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "behaivour" — manner of behaving
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old French to Middle English, retaining the same pronunciation and basic meaning related to actions and conduct.