Meanings
To become smaller in size or amount.
چھوٹے حجم یا مقدار میں آنا۔
کم ہونا
kam hona
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Common Collocations
- shrinking economy
- shrinking budget
- shrinking ice caps
Example Sentences
The shrinking population of the town is a major concern for local officials.
شہر کی کم ہوتی ہوئی آبادی مقامی حکام کے لیے ایک بڑا مسئلہ ہے۔
Shehar ki kam hoti hui aabadi maqami ahkam ke liye aik bara masla hai.
The fabric shrinks when washed in hot water.
کتبے کو گرم پانی میں دھونے پر سکڑ جاتا ہے۔
Kitaabe ko garam pani mein dhone par sukhar jata hai.
His enthusiasm for the project seems to be shrinking day by day.
اس کی پروجیکٹ کے لئے جوش دن بدن کم ہوتا جا رہا ہے۔
Us ki project ke liye josh din din kam hota ja raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a balloon that shrinks when air is let out.
Visualize a sweater that shrinks after being washed in hot water.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں دل کو ہر دم سکڑتا ہے، ہر لمحہ بے قرار ہوتا ہے۔
Ishq mein dil ko har dam sukarta hai, har lamha bekaraar hota hai.
In love, the heart shrinks constantly, every moment remains restless.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹی چھوٹی باتوں پر سکڑنے والے نہیں ہوتے۔
Chhoti chhoti baaton par sukarnay wale nahi hotay.
Those who shrink over small matters are not wise.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scrincan" — to shrink, to become smaller
First known use: 14th century
The term 'shrink' has evolved from the Old English 'scrincan', reflecting its consistent meaning of reduction in size or volume.