request
beginnerA2/rɪˈkwɛst/ · re-quest
An act of asking politely or formally for something.
Meanings
An act of asking politely or formally for something.
کسی چیز کے لئے با ادب یا باضابطہ طور پر درخواست کرنا۔
درخواست
darkhwast
Common Collocations
- formal request
- submit a request
- request for assistance
Example Sentences
I would like to make a request for a day off next week.
میں اگلے ہفتے چھٹی کی درخواست کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔
Main agle haftay chhutti ki darkhwast karna chahta hon.
The request for additional funds was approved.
اضافی فنڈز کے لئے درخواست منظور کر لی گئی۔
Azafi funds ke liye darkhwast manzoor kar li gayi.
She put in a request for a new computer.
اس نے نئے کمپیوٹر کے لئے درخواست دی۔
Us ne naye computer ke liye darkhwast di.
Easily Confused With
To ask for something politely or formally.
کسی چیز کے لئے با ادب یا باضابطہ طور پر پوچھنا۔
درخواست کرنا
darkhwast karna
Common Collocations
- request assistance
- request information
- request a meeting
Example Sentences
I request your presence at the meeting.
میں آپ کی میٹنگ میں موجودگی کی درخواست کرتا ہوں۔
Main aap ki meeting mein maujoodgi ki darkhwast karta hon.
Please request additional details from the manager.
براہ کرم منیجر سے اضافی تفصیلات کی درخواست کریں۔
Barah-e-karam manager se azafi tafseelat ki darkhwast karein.
They requested permission to leave early.
انہوں نے جلدی جانے کی اجازت کی درخواست کی۔
Unhon ne jaldi jane ki izin ki darkhwast ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that when you 'request', you 'ask' for something.
Imagine someone politely raising their hand to ask a question.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو کبھی طلب کر کے دیکھو، ہم قرار ہوں تمہارے، لیکن معطل ہیں۔
Khud ko kabhi talab kar ke dekho, hum qaraar hon tumhare, lekin mu'attal hain.
Sometimes try to call upon yourself, I am your rest, but remain suspended.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "requirere" — to ask for
First known use: 14th century
The word 'request' originated from the Latin verb 'requirere', which evolved through Old French into Middle English.