momentary
intermediateB1/ˈmoʊməntəri/ · mo-men-ta-ry
lasting for a very short time; temporary.
Meanings
lasting for a very short time; temporary.
ایک انتہائی قلیل وقت تک جاری رہنے والا؛ عارضی۔
اہماتی
ahmāti
Common Collocations
- momentary lapse
- momentary pleasure
- momentary distraction
Example Sentences
Her momentary hesitation was noticed by everyone.
اس کی اہماتی توقف سب نے دیکھا۔
Us ki ahmāti ta'waqqaf sab ne dekha.
The momentary joy of the celebration quickly faded.
جشن کی اہماتی خوشی جلد ختم ہوگئی۔
Jashn ki ahmāti khushi jald khatm hogayi.
He felt a momentary rush of excitement.
اس نے ایک اہماتی جوش محسوس کیا۔
Us ne aik ahmāti josh mehsoos kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'momentary' like 'moment': both deal with short periods.
Visualize a clock ticking quickly to indicate fleeting time.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی ہے لمحوں کا مجموعہ، خواب کی طرح بھول جائیں گے.
Zindagi hai lamhon ka majmooa, khwab ki tarah bhool jaenge.
Life is a collection of moments, like a dream we will forget.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو گزرتا ہے وہ سوکھتا ہے.
Jo guzarta hai woh sookhta hai.
What passes by fades away.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "momentarius" — of a moment
First known use: 14th century
The word 'momentary' originated from the Latin word 'momentarius', which means lasting for a moment. It has evolved in English to describe something temporary or fleeting.