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dependable

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/dɪˈpɛndəbl/ · de-pen-da-ble

Capable of being relied on; trustworthy.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Capable of being relied on; trustworthy.

ایسا جو اعتبار پر پورا اترتا ہو، قابل اعتماد.

بھروسے کے قابل

bharose ke qabil

Synonyms

reliabletrustworthysteadfastقابل اعتمادمعتبرسچا

Antonyms

unreliableuntrustworthydeceitfulغیر معتبربے اعتبارچالباز

Common Collocations

  • dependable friend
  • dependable service
  • dependable source

Example Sentences

We need a dependable person to handle this project.

ہمیں اس پروجیکٹ کو سنبھالنے کے لیے ایک بھروسے کے قابل شخص کی ضرورت ہے.

Humein is project ko sambhalne ke liye aik bharose ke qabil shakhs ki zaroorat hai.

She is known for being a dependable leader.

وہ ایک بھروسے کے قابل رہنما کے طور پر مشہور ہیں.

Woh aik bharose ke qabil rehnuma ke tor par mashhoor hain.

A dependable car is essential for long-distance travel.

دوران سفر کے لیے ایک بھروسے کے قابل گاڑی ضروری ہے.

Doran safar ke liye aik bharose ke qabil gaari zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

indispensable:While 'dependable' means reliable, 'indispensable' refers to something that is absolutely necessary.

Word Family

depend
verbانحصار کرنا
dependability
nounبھروسے کا معیار
dependent
adjectiveانحصار کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dependable' as someone you can count on, like your trusty friend.

Imagine a dependable friend always having your back.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ایسے دوست پہ برکتیں ہوں ہمیشہ، جو بھروسے کے قابل ہو تمہارا.

Aise dost pe barkatein hon hamesha, jo bharose ke qabil ho tumhara.

May blessings always be upon such friends who are trustworthy to you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بناوٹی دوستی بے اعتماد ہوتی ہے

Banawati dosti be-itmad hoti hai

Fake friendship is unreliable.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dependere" — to hang from, to depend

First known use: 19th century

The term 'dependable' originates from the Latin word 'dependere', which combines 'de-' (down from) and 'pendere' (to hang). It has been used in English since the 19th century.