Meanings
an obstruction that prevents movement or flow.
ایک رکاوٹ جو حرکت یا بہاؤ کو روکتی ہے۔
رکاوٹ
rukawat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- blood blockage
- pipeline blockage
- traffic blockage
Example Sentences
The doctor explained the blockage in her arteries.
ڈاکٹر نے اس کی شریانوں میں رکاوٹ کی وضاحت کی۔
Doctor ne is ki sharaayon mein rukawat ki wazahat ki.
There was a blockage in the drainage system after the heavy rains.
بارش کے بعد نکاسی آب کے نظام میں رکاوٹ پیدا ہوئی۔
Barish ke baad nikaasi aab ke nizam mein rukawat paida hui.
The blockage in the road caused a major traffic jam.
سڑک میں رکاوٹ کی وجہ سے بڑی ٹریفک جام ہوگئی۔
Sadak mein rukawat ki wajah se badi traffic jam ho gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a road blockage where cars cannot pass.
Imagine a blocked drain with water accumulating.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رکاوٹ ہی کامیابی کی راہ میں سب سے بڑی دیوار ہے۔
Rukawat hi kamiyabi ki raah mein sab se bari deewar hai.
Obstruction is the biggest wall in the way of success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bloccan" — to obstruct
First known use: 15th century
The word 'blockage' evolved from Old English 'bloccan' meaning to obstruct or stop up, indicating a state or condition of obstructing flow.