harmful
intermediateB1/ˈhɑːrmfəl/ · harm-ful
causing or capable of causing harm; detrimental.
Meanings
causing or capable of causing harm; detrimental.
کسی نقصان کا باعث بننے والا یا نقصان دہ۔
نقصان دہ
nuqsaan dah
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Common Collocations
- harmful effects
- harmful substances
- harmful behavior
Example Sentences
Smoking is harmful to your health.
سگریٹ نوشی آپ کی صحت کے لیے نقصان دہ ہے۔
Sigret noshi aap ki sehat ke liye nuqsaan dah hai.
Certain chemicals can be harmful to the environment.
بعض کیمیکل ماحول کے لیے نقصان دہ ہو سکتے ہیں۔
Baaz chemical mahol ke liye nuqsaan dah ho sakte hain.
Harmful behavior should be addressed immediately.
نقصان دہ رویے کا فوری طور پر علاج کیا جانا چاہیے۔
Nuqsaan dah rawaiye ka fori tor par ilaaj kiya jana chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'harm' as an anchor word; harmful adds the suffix '-ful' indicating full of harm.
Imagine a skull and crossbones symbolizing something dangerous.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکے میں آنا نقصان دہ ہوتا ہے
Dhokay mein aana nuqsaan dah hota hai
Being deceived is harmful.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "harm" — to cause damage or injury
First known use: 15th century
The word 'harmful' evolved from Middle English, drawing from the word 'harm', which has its roots in Old English. It has been used in English to describe something that causes damage or injury.