offering
intermediateB1/ˈɔːfərɪŋ/ · of-fer-ing
A thing presented or given, especially as a gift or contribution.
Meanings
A thing presented or given, especially as a gift or contribution.
وہ چیز جو پیش کی یا دی گئی ہو، خاص طور پر تحفے یا شراکت کے طور پر۔
پیشکش
peshkash
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Common Collocations
- religious offering
- business offering
- sincere offering
Example Sentences
The company made a generous offering to the charity.
کمپنی نے خیرات کے لیے ایک فراخ دلانہ پیشکش کی۔
Company ne khairaat ke liye ek farakh dilana peshkash ki.
In many cultures, an offering is made to honor the gods.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، خداوں کی عزت کرنے کے لیے پیشکش کی جاتی ہے۔
Bahut si saqafatoun mein, khudaon ki izzat karne ke liye peshkash ki jati hai.
She presented her offering with great humility.
اس نے اپنی پیشکش بڑی عاجزی کے ساتھ پیش کی۔
Us ne apni peshkash bari aajzi ke sath pesh ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of offering as giving a gift to someone.
Imagine presenting a beautifully wrapped gift to a friend.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ تو پیشکش کو بڑھو وعظ وقت ہے، لکین کون سمجھے، کچھ تو قوم ہو قیمت ہے۔
Kuch to peshkash ko barho wa'az waqt hai, Lekin kon samjhe, kuch to qaum ho qeemat hai.
Some advance your offering, it's the time for admonition, But who understands, some have value for the nation.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دے کر دیکھو، لے کر کر دکھاؤ
De kar dekho, le kar kar dikhao.
Give to see, take to demonstrate.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "offeran" — to present, to give
First known use: 14th century
The term 'offering' has evolved from the Old English word 'offeran', which means to present or give something voluntarily. Its usage extends to religious contexts and general commerce.