lightweight
intermediateB1/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/ · light-weight
having a relatively low weight; not heavy.
Meanings
having a relatively low weight; not heavy.
نسبتا کم وزن؛ ہلکا۔
ہلکا پھلکا
halka phulka
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- lightweight materials
- lightweight design
- lightweight equipment
Example Sentences
The lightweight backpack is perfect for hiking.
ہلکا پھلکا بیگ پیدل سفر کے لئے بہترین ہے۔
halka phulka bag paidal safar ke liye behtareen hai.
She prefers lightweight fabrics for the summer.
وہ گرمیوں کے لئے ہلکے کپڑے پسند کرتی ہے۔
woh garmiyon ke liye halke kapray pasand karti hai.
The athlete competes in the lightweight category.
یہ کھلاڑی ہلکے وزن کے زمرے میں مقابلہ کرتا ہے۔
ye khiladi halka wazan ke zimmeray mein muqabala karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'light' as in not heavy, plus 'weight'.
Picture a feather floating in the air, symbolizing something very light.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہلکا پھلکا ہوں میں، خوابوں کی پرواز ہوں پھولوں کی طرح نرم، ہوا کی آواز ہوں
halka phulka hun main, khwabon ki parwaz hun phoolon ki tarah naram, hawa ki aawaz hun
I am lightweight, I am the flight of dreams Soft like flowers, I am the voice of the breeze.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہلکا پھلکا جائے بھاری بھاری جائے
halka phulka jaye bhari bhari jaye
The lightweight moves easily while the heavy struggles.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "light + weight" — not heavy; of little weight
First known use: circa 1910
The term 'lightweight' emerged in the early 20th century, primarily used to describe items or materials that are not heavy, such as fabrics or equipment. Over time, it evolved to describe categories in sports where lower weight classes exist.