sheltering
intermediateB1/ˈʃɛltərɪŋ/ · shel-ter-ing
To provide protection or refuge from harm or danger.
Meanings
To provide protection or refuge from harm or danger.
خطرے یا نقصان سے تحفظ یا پناہ دینا۔
پناہ دینا
panāh dena
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Common Collocations
- sheltering arms
- sheltering roof
- sheltering trees
Example Sentences
The tree was sheltering the birds from the rain.
درخت پرندوں کو بارش سے پناہ دے رہا تھا۔
Darakht parindon ko barish se panāh de raha tha.
They were sheltering the refugees during the storm.
وہ طوفان کے دوران پناہ گزینوں کو پناہ دے رہے تھے۔
Woh toofan ke doran panāh gazinein ko panāh de rahe the.
The building is sheltering the exhibition from the elements.
عمارت نمائش کو موسم سے محفوظ کر رہی ہے۔
Imarat numaish ko mausam se mahfooz kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of shelter as a secure home during a storm.
Imagine a cozy house providing refuge from harsh weather.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سب رنگوں کا چناؤ ہوتا ہے پناہ میں، جب دل سکون میں ہوتا ہے پناہ میں۔
Sab rangon ka chunaav hota hai panāh mein, Jab dil sukoon mein hota hai panāh mein.
All colors are chosen in shelter, When the heart is at peace in shelter.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پناہ دینے والا ہمیشہ یاد رکھا جاتا ہے۔
Panah dene wala hamesha yaad rakha jata hai.
The one who provides shelter is always remembered.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sċyld" — protection, shelter
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Old English, where the term 'sċyld' referred to a shield or protection, later transitioning into modern usage centered around the concept of providing shelter.