essentials
intermediateB2/ɪˈsɛnʃəlz/ · es-sen-tials
Fundamental or necessary items or principles.
Meanings
Fundamental or necessary items or principles.
بنیادی یا ضروری اشیاء یا اصول۔
ضروریات
zarooriyat
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Common Collocations
- essential tools
- essentials for survival
- essential items
Example Sentences
Water and food are essentials for life.
پانی اور کھانا زندگی کے لئے ضروریات ہیں۔
Pani aur khana zindagi ke liye zarooriyat hain.
In today’s world, digital literacy is one of the essential skills.
آج کی دنیا میں، ڈیجیٹل تعلیم ایک ضروری مہارت ہے۔
Aaj ki dunya mein, digital taleem aik zaroori maharat hai.
You should always keep the essentials in your travel bag.
آپ کو ہمیشہ اپنے سفر کے بیگ میں ضروریات رکھنی چاہئیں۔
Aap ko hamesha apne safar ke bag mein zarooriyat rakhni chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'essentials' as 'essence + essentials' – the essence of what you really need.
Imagine a backpack filled with only the necessary items for a hike.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گزر چکے ہیں گزرتے وقت کی فصیل سے،/ عیش و آرام کو لازمی سمجھتا ہے وقت۔
Guzar chuke hain guzarte waqt ki faseel se, / Aish o aaraam ko laazmi samajhta hai waqt.
Time has passed beyond the walls of passing moments; / Time considers luxury and comfort as essential.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ضروری چیزوں کو کبھی مت بھولیں۔
Zaroori cheezon ko kabhi mat bhoolain.
Never forget the essentials.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "essentia" — being, essence
First known use: 15th century
The term 'essential' comes from the Latin 'essentia', which referred to the essence or principle of something. Its usage evolved in Middle English as a noun to indicate fundamental elements.