subordinate
intermediateB2/səˈbɔːrdɪnət/ · sub-or-di-nate
lower in rank or position.
Meanings
lower in rank or position.
درجہ یا مقام میں چھوٹا یا کم.
تابع
tabi'
Common Collocations
- subordinate clauses
- subordinate roles
- subordinate staff
Example Sentences
In a corporate structure, many employees hold subordinate positions.
کارپوریٹ ڈھانچے میں، بہت سے ملازمین تابع عہدوں پر کام کرتے ہیں.
Kaaporeet dhanche mein, bohat se mulaazim tabi' ahdahon par kaam karte hain.
The subordinate clauses in the sentence provide additional information.
جملے میں تابع جملے اضافی معلومات فراہم کرتے ہیں.
Jumlay mein tabi jumlay izafi maloomaat faraham karte hain.
Her subordinate role in the project did not diminish her contributions.
پروject میں اس کا تابع کردار اس کی شراکت کو کم نہیں کرتا.
Project mein is ka tabi kirdar is ki sharakhat ko kam nahi karta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a subordinate as someone who is 'under' another in rank.
Imagine a ladder where those on lower rungs are subordinates to those above.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہاریں گے کبھی، ہار ہوگی تو کیا ہوگا؟ جو تابعدار ہیں، وہ راہ میں ہی رہے گا.
Na haarain ge kabhi, haar hogi to kya hoga? Jo tabi'daar hain, wo raah mein hi rahe ga.
We will never lose; if we do, what will happen? Those who are subordinate will remain in the way.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر اونٹ کی اپنی چال ہوتی ہے.
Har oont ki apni chaal hoti hai.
Every camel has its own pace.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "subordinatus" — placed under
First known use: 15th century
The word 'subordinate' evolved from the Latin term 'subordinatus', which means placed under. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has retained its original meaning related to hierarchical structures.