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market

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/ˈmɑːrkɪt/ · mar-ket

A place where people gather to buy and sell goods.

Meanings

nounformal

A place where people gather to buy and sell goods.

ایسی جگہ جہاں لوگ چیزیں خریدنے اور بیچنے کے لیے جمع ہوتے ہیں۔

بازار

bazaar

Synonyms

bazaarmarketplacetrading postبازارمنڈیتجارت کی جگہ

Antonyms

wastelanddesertempty spaceویرانصحراءخالی جگہ

Common Collocations

  • local market
  • farmers' market
  • stock market

Example Sentences

I need to go to the market to buy some vegetables.

مجھے کچھ سبزی خریدنے کے لیے بازار جانا ہے۔

Mujhe kuch sabzi kharidne ke liye bazaar jaana hai.

The market is very busy on weekends.

ہفتے کے آخر میں بازار بہت مصروف ہوتا ہے۔

Haftay ke aakhir mein bazaar bohat masroof hota hai.

She bought fresh fruits from the market.

اس نے بازار سے تازہ پھل خریدے۔

Us ne bazaar se taza phal kharide.

Easily Confused With

park:A park is a recreational area, whereas a market is a place for buying and selling.

Word Family

marketing
nounمارکیٹنگ
marketer
nounمارکیٹر
marketable
adjectiveفروخت کے لیے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mark' as a sign, and 'et' suggesting it's a place where you mark a deal.

Imagine a bustling market filled with vendors and customers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بازار میں جب محبت کا رنگ چڑھتا ہے، ہر چہرے پر بس پیار کا نغمہ چلتا ہے۔

Bazaar mein jab mohabbat ka rang chadhata hai, har chehre par bas pyaar ka naghma chalta hai.

When the color of love rises in the market, every face resonates with the melody of affection.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بازار میں ہر چیز کا قیمتی ہونا ضروری ہے۔

Bazaar mein har cheez ka qeemti hona zaroori hai.

In the market, it is essential for everything to hold value.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mercatus" — trade, market

First known use: 14th century

The word 'market' has evolved from the Latin word 'mercatus', which refers to a place for trading goods. Its usage has expanded over centuries to encompass various types of marketplaces.