origin
intermediateB2/ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ · or-i-gin
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
Meanings
The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
وہ نقطہ یا جگہ جہاں سے کچھ شروع ہوتا ہے، اُبھرتا ہے یا حاصل ہوتا ہے۔
اصل
asl
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- origin of species
- cultural origin
- origin story
Example Sentences
The origin of the river can be traced back to the mountains.
دریا کا اصل پہاڑوں کی طرف جاتا ہے۔
Darya ka asl paharon ki taraf jata hai.
Understanding the origin of a word can help in grasping its meaning.
کسی لفظ کے اصل کو سمجھنا اس کے معنی کو سمجھنے میں مددگار ثابت ہوتا ہے۔
Kisi lafz ke asl ko samajhna is ke ma'ni ko samajhne mein madadgar saabit hota hai.
Many cultures celebrate the origin of their traditions.
بہت سی ثقافتیں اپنی روایات کے اصل کی مناسبت سے جشن مناتی ہیں۔
Bohat si saqafatain apni riwayat ke asl ki munasib se jashn manati hain.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the origin of a tree as its roots.
Visualize a river flowing from the mountains, representing its origin.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مجھ کو اس زمین کا اصل بھی معلوم نہیں ہے، کون میرے سر کا کاشانہ ہے اور کون میرے پاوں کا۔
Mujh ko is zameen ka asl bhi maloom nahi hai, Kaun mere sar ka kasana hai aur kaun mere paon ka.
I do not know the origin of this land, Who shelters my head and who my feet.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جڑوں کو بھولنا اصل کو بھولنا ہے۔
Jarron ko bhoolna asl ko bhoolna hai.
Forgetting the roots is forgetting the origin.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "origo" — a rising, source
First known use: 14th century
The word 'origin' evolved from Latin into Middle English, indicating the beginning or source of something.