prudent
intermediateB2/ˈpruː.dənt/ · pru-dent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Meanings
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
مستقبل کے لیے خیال رکھتے ہوئے عمل کرنا یا سوچنا ۔
عاقل
aqil
Common Collocations
- prudent decision
- prudent investment
- prudent approach
Example Sentences
It is prudent to save money for unexpected expenses.
غیر متوقع خرچوں کے لیے پیسہ بچانا عقلمندی ہے۔
Ghair mutawaqqi kharchon ke liye paisa bachana aqalmandi hai.
A prudent leader weighs the consequences before making a decision.
ایک عقلمند رہنما فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے نتائج کا وزن کرتا ہے۔
Aik aqilmand rehnuma faisla karne se pehle nataij ka wazan karta hai.
Her prudent approach to budgeting helped reduce costs significantly.
اس کا بجٹ بنانے کا عقلمند طریقہ خرچوں کو نمایاں طور پر کم کرنے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا۔
Us ka budget banane ka aqilmand tareeqa kharchon ko numayan tor par kam karne mein madadgar saabit hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'prudent' as 'practical & prudent', as they both involve careful thought.
Imagine a wise owl contemplating its next move before taking flight.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عقلمند آنکھ کو ہر عیب چھپانے کی تدبیر سکھاتی ہے
Aqilmand aankh ko har aib chhupane ki tadbeer sikhati hai.
The wise eye teaches to conceal every flaw.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عقل کا راستہ ہمیشہ ذکر کرتا ہے
Aqal ka raste hamesha zikr karta hai.
The path of wisdom always speaks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "prudentem" — foreseeing, careful
First known use: 15th century
The term 'prudent' originates from the Latin 'prudens', which means wise, judicious, or careful. Its usage has evolved over the centuries, retaining the notion of careful consideration and foresight.