endurance

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/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ · en-dur-ance

The ability to withstand hardship or stress over a prolonged period.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to withstand hardship or stress over a prolonged period.

مشقت یا دباؤ کا طویل عرصے تک برداشت کرنے کی صلاحیت۔

استقامت

istaqamat

Formal: سختی برداشت

Synonyms

staminaresiliencetoleranceطاقتلچکبرداشت

Antonyms

weaknessfragilityinabilityکمزوریناتوانیحساسیت

Common Collocations

  • physical endurance
  • mental endurance
  • endurance training

Example Sentences

Athletes need to develop their endurance to compete effectively.

کھلاڑیوں کو مؤثر طریقے سے مقابلے کے لیے اپنی استقامت کو فروغ دینا پڑتا ہے۔

Khiladion ko mo'asar tareeqe se muqablay ke liye apni istaqamat ko farogh dena parta hai.

Endurance will help you overcome difficult challenges.

استقامت آپ کو مشکل چیلنجز پر قابو پانے میں مدد دے گی۔

Istaqamat aap ko mushkil challenges par qabu pane mein madad de gi.

The marathon race tests not just speed, but endurance as well.

ماراتھون دوڑ صرف رفتار کا نہیں بلکہ استقامت کا بھی امتحان لیتی ہے۔

Marathon daud sirf raftaar ka nahi balki istaqamat ka bhi imtihan leti hai.

Easily Confused With

endure:While 'endurance' refers to the ability itself, 'endure' is the action of bearing difficulties.

Word Family

endure
verbبرداشت کرنا
enduring
adjectiveپائیدار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine running a marathon, where you need endurance to finish.

Picture a strong athlete pushing through a tough race.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

صبر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے، برداشت کی قوت کو جانچو

Sabr ka phal meetha hota hai, bardasht ki quwat ko jaancho

The fruit of patience is sweet; test the strength of endurance.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صبر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے

Sabr ka phal meetha hota hai

The fruit of patience is sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "indurare" — to harden

First known use: 14th century

The word 'endurance' is derived from the Latin 'indurare', which means 'to harden'. It entered Middle English as 'enduren', emphasizing the capacity to withstand hardship.