Meanings
To raise to a higher position or level.
کسی چیز کو اونچا کرنے یا بلند کرنے کا عمل۔
اٹھانا
uthana
Common Collocations
- lift weights
- lift someone's spirits
- lift a ban
Example Sentences
She decided to lift the boxes onto the shelf.
اس نے طے کیا کہ وہ ڈبوں کو شیلف پر اٹھائے گی۔
Us ne tay kiya ke woh dabon ko shelf par uthaye gi.
He tried to lift his friend’s mood with a joke.
اس نے ایک مذاق سے اپنے دوست کا موڈ اٹھانے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne aik mazaq se apne dost ka mood uthana ki koshish ki.
They lifted the car to change the tire.
انہوں نے ٹائر بدلنے کے لیے گاڑی اٹھائی۔
Unhon ne tire badalne ke liye gaari uthai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a lift that raises people to higher floors.
Imagine a strong person lifting weights at the gym.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ اٹھ نہ ان کی یاد سے دل کو خوش رکھوں۔
Na uth na un ki yaad se dil ko khush rakhoon.
Neither should I lift my heart nor keep it happy with their memories.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اٹھتا دیکھو، نیچے نہ آتا ہونا۔
Uthta dekho, neeche na aata hona.
What rises, does not come down easily.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "liftan" — to raise or elevate
First known use: 14th century
The word 'lift' has its roots in Old English and has evolved over time to refer to the act of raising, both physically and metaphorically.