demand
intermediateB1/dɪˈmænd/ · de-mand
An insistent and peremptory request, often made as if by right.
Meanings
An insistent and peremptory request, often made as if by right.
ایک اصرار کرنے والا اور حتمی درخواست، اکثر جیسے کہ لا حق کے طور پر کی گئی ہو۔
مطالبہ
mutalba
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- strong demand
- market demand
- in demand
Example Sentences
There is a strong demand for skilled workers in the industry.
صنعت میں ماہر کارکنوں کا مطالبہ بہت زیادہ ہے۔
Sanaat mein maahir karkaun ka mutalba bohat zyada hai.
The demand for this product has increased significantly.
اس مصنوع کی طلب میں خاطر خواہ اضافہ ہوا ہے۔
Is masnoo ki talab mein khatir khwah izafa hua hai.
His demand for a refund was denied.
اس کا واپسی کی درخواست مسترد کر دی گئی۔
Us ka wapsi ki darkhwast mustard kar di gayi.
Easily Confused With
To ask for something forcefully, to require, or to insist on a request.
کچھ چیز کو زبردستی مانگنا، طلب کرنا، یا درخواست پر اصرار کرنا۔
مطالبہ کرنا
mutalba karna
Common Collocations
- demand an explanation
- demand justice
- demand payment
Example Sentences
The customers began to demand better service.
گاہکوں نے بہتر خدمات کا مطالبہ کرنا شروع کر دیا۔
Gahakoon ne behtar khidmaat ka mutalba karna shuru kar diya.
Employees can demand higher wages.
ملازمین زیادہ تنخواہوں کا مطالبہ کر سکتے ہیں۔
Mulazmeen zyada tankhahon ka mutalba kar sakte hain.
They demanded an apology for the inconvenience caused.
انہوں نے کی جانے والی تکلیف کے لئے معافی کا مطالبہ کیا۔
Unhoon ne ki jane wali takleef ke liye maafi ka mutalba kiya.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'demand' as a 'demanding' request that needs to be met.
Imagine a person firmly asking for their needs, reflecting insistence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ آسماں سے مطالبہ کرتی ہے میرا، خود پہچانے جہان کی طمع میں۔
Woh aasman se mutalba karti hai mera, khud pehchane jahan ki tamah mein.
She demands of the sky, knowing the world's longing.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جیسی طلب، ویسی فصل۔
Jaisi talab, waisi fasal.
As the demand, so is the harvest.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "demandare" — to entrust, order
First known use: 14th century
The word 'demand' has evolved from the Latin 'demandare' which means to order, and has been in use in English since the late Middle Ages.