presence
intermediateB2/ˈprɛzəns/ · pre-sence
The state or fact of being present, particularly in a specific place or context.
Meanings
The state or fact of being present, particularly in a specific place or context.
کسی مخصوص جگہ یا سیاق و سباق میں موجود ہونے کی حالت یا حقیقت.
موجودگی
maujudgi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- physical presence
- presence of mind
- strong presence
Example Sentences
Her presence in the meeting was crucial for the decision making.
اس کی موجودگی اجلاس میں فیصلے کے لیے انتہائی اہم تھی.
Us ki maujudgi ijtima mein faislay ke liye intehai ahem thi.
I felt his presence even though he was not there.
میں نے اس کی موجودگی محسوس کی حالانکہ وہ وہاں نہیں تھا.
Main ne us ki maujudgi mehsoos ki halan ke woh wahan nahin tha.
The presence of experts enhanced the quality of the discussion.
ماہرین کی موجودگی نے گفتگو کے معیار کو بہتر بنایا.
Mahirin ki maujudgi ne guftagu ke mayar ko behtar banaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'presence' as a 'present' moment shared with someone.
Imagine a person standing in a circle of friends, representing presence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو میرے عشق کی موجودگی کا احساس، تو پھر کس نے میرے دل کے حال کو جانا.
Na ho mere ishq ki maujudgi ka ehsaas, To phir kis ne mere dil ke haal ko jaana.
If there is no awareness of my love's presence, who then has known the state of my heart?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مظاہرہ بہت آتا ہے مگر ہے موجودگی.
Mazahira bohat aata hai magar hai maujudgi.
Many can show up, but true presence is scarce.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praesentia" — being present
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from the Latin term 'praesentia' meaning 'the fact of being present, or attending.' It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.