opening
intermediateB1/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ · o-pen-ing
A space or gap that allows access or passage.
Meanings
A space or gap that allows access or passage.
ایک خلا یا جگہ جو رسائی یا گزرنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے۔
کھولنے
khulnay
Common Collocations
- the opening of a door
- grand opening
- opening ceremony
Example Sentences
She found an opening in the fence.
اس نے باڑ میں ایک خلا پایا۔
Us ne baar mein ek khala paaya.
The opening of the new store was a great success.
نئے اسٹور کا کھولنا ایک بڑی کامیابی تھا۔
Naye store ka khulna ek badi kamiyabi tha.
He saw an opening in the market for a new product.
اس نے مارکیٹ میں ایک نئے مصنوعات کے لیے موقع دیکھا۔
Us ne market mein ek naye masnaat ke liye mauqa dekha.
Easily Confused With
To create an opening or to uncover; to commence something.
ایک خلا بنانا یا کھولنا؛ کچھ شروع کرنا۔
کھولنا
khulna
Common Collocations
- opening a discussion
- opening a window
- opening remarks
Example Sentences
They are opening a new branch in the city.
انہوں نے شہر میں ایک نئی برانچ کھول رہے ہیں۔
Unho ne sheher mein ek nai branch khol rahe hain.
He opened the email with great interest.
اس نے بہت دلچسپی سے ای میل کھولی۔
Us ne bohat dilchaspi se email kholi.
She is opening her heart to him.
اس نے اپنے دل کو اس کے سامنے کھول دیا۔
Us ne apne dil ko is ke samne khol dia.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'opening' as an opportunity knocking on your door.
Imagine a door swinging wide open, inviting new experiences.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کھول دو سب دروازے، کہ سرور کا وقت ہے۔
Khol do sab darwaze, ke saroor ka waqt hai.
Open all doors, for it is the time of ecstasy.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھل کے بات کرو، چھپانے سے کیا حاصل؟
Khil ke baat karo, chhupane se kya hasil?
Speak openly; what is gained by concealing?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "openian" — to open
First known use: 14th century
The word 'opening' has evolved from the Old English word 'openian', meaning 'to make open'. Over time, it has come to represent various contexts, including physical openings, opportunities, and beginnings.