Meanings
The action of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو نقصان سے محفوظ رکھنے کا عمل۔
تحفظ
Tahafuz
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- animal protection
- environmental protection
- protection agency
Example Sentences
The government has implemented measures for the protection of endangered species.
حکومت نے خطرے میں مبتلا نوعات کے تحفظ کے لئے اقدامات کئے ہیں۔
Hukoomat ne khatray mein mubtala noaat ke tahafuz ke liye iqdamat kiye hain.
Everyone deserves protection from violence.
ہر کسی کو تشدد سے تحفظ حاصل ہونا چاہئے۔
Har kisi ko tashadud se tahafuz hasil hona chahiye.
The school provides protection for its students by ensuring a safe environment.
اسکول اپنے طلباء کے لئے محفوظ ماحول فراہم کرکے ان کا تحفظ کرتا ہے۔
School apne talaba ke liye mehfooz mahol faraham karke unka tahafuz karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a shield protecting you from danger.
An image of a soldier standing guard, representing protection.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر ایک دل کو ہے اگر اپنے کی حفاظت، چاہے لاکھوں مل کے بھی آتے نہیں حاسد۔
Har aik dil ko hai agar apne ki hifazat, Chahe laakhon mil ke bhi aate nahin hasid.
If one protects their own heart, even millions of envious cannot approach.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے کا راستہ محفوظ ہے۔
Aage ka rasta mehfooz hai.
The way ahead is protected.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "protectio" — a covering or shield
First known use: 14th century
The word 'protection' has evolved from the Latin 'protectio', which means 'a covering or shield'. It has been adapted into Middle English and is commonly used in contemporary English.