guardianship
intermediateB1/ˈɡɑːrdɪənʃɪp/ · guard-i-an-ship
the position or responsibility of a guardian; the state of being a guardian.
Meanings
the position or responsibility of a guardian; the state of being a guardian.
ایک سرپرست کی حیثیت یا ذمہ داری؛ ایک سرپرست ہونے کی حالت۔
سرپرستی
sarparasti
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Common Collocations
- guardianship of children
- shared guardianship
- legal guardianship
Example Sentences
She was granted legal guardianship of her younger sibling.
اسے اپنے چھوٹے بہن بھائی کی قانونی سرپرستی دی گئی۔
Usay apne chhotay behn bhai ki qanooni sarparasti di gayi.
Guardianship involves both rights and responsibilities.
سرپرستی میں حقوق اور ذمہ داریاں دونوں شامل ہیں۔
Sarparasti mein haqooq aur zimmedariyan dono shamil hain.
The court awarded guardianship to the aunt after the parents passed away.
عدالت نے والدین کے انتقال کے بعد خالہ کو سرپرستی دی۔
Adalat ne walidain ke inteqal ke baad khala ko sarparasti di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a guardian angel watching over someone.
Imagine a protective shield surrounding a child.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حفاظت کی صورت ہیں وہ سب اپنے دیوانے کے لیے، سرپرستی کا حق ادا کر رہے ہیں پیار سے۔
Hifazat ki soorat hain woh sab apne deewanay ke liye, Sarparasti ka haq ada kar rahe hain pyaar se.
They are the protectors for their beloved, Fulfilling the right of guardianship with love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کی سرپرستی ہو، اس کی حفاظت لازم ہے۔
Jis ki sarparasti ho, us ki hifazat laazim hai.
One who is under guardianship must be protected.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "guardian" — protector, defender
First known use: 15th century
Derived from Old French 'guardien', relating to one who protects or watches over others. The suffix '-ship' is added to form a noun indicating a state or condition.