severe
intermediateB2/sɪˈvɪr/ · se-vere
of a very great intensity; harsh or strict.
Meanings
of a very great intensity; harsh or strict.
بہت زیادہ شدت رکھنے والا؛ سخت یا سخت گیر۔
شدید
shadid
Common Collocations
- severe weather
- severe pain
- severe consequences
Example Sentences
The region experienced severe weather conditions last winter.
گذشتہ سردیوں میں علاقے میں شدید موسمی حالات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Gu zeit sardioun mein ilaqe mein shadid mausami halaat ka samna karna para.
She showed severe symptoms of the illness.
اس نے بیماری کی شدید علامات دکھائیں۔
Us ne bimari ki shadid alamatein dikhain.
The teacher imposed severe penalties for late submissions.
استاد نے بروقت جمع نہ کرانے پر سخت سزا عائد کی۔
Ustaad ne barwaqt jama na karane par sakht saza aaid ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'severe' as 'serious severity' to connect the intensity.
Picture a storm with dark clouds to represent severe weather.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing that, for which we may die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سخت جان کو کبھی نہ بچھڑو
Sakht jaan ko kabhi na bichhdo
Never part with a strong companion.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "severus" — stern, harsh
First known use: 14th century
The word 'severe' originates from the Latin 'severus', meaning stern or harsh. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe conditions or behaviors characterized by intensity or seriousness.