Meanings
To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
کسی کو علم یا مہارت دینا۔
سکھانا
sikhana
Common Collocations
- teach a lesson
- teach a skill
- teach someone a language
Example Sentences
I want to teach you how to cook.
میں آپ کو پکانا سکھانا چاہتا ہوں۔
Main aap ko pakana sikhana chahta hun.
She teaches mathematics at the local school.
وہ مقامی سکول میں ریاضی پڑھاتی ہے۔
Woh maqami school mein riyazi parhati hai.
It's important to teach children about kindness.
بچوں کو مہربانی کے بارے میں سکھانا اہم ہے۔
Bachon ko mehrbaani ke baare mein sikhana ahem hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a teacher holding a book, symbolizing knowledge transferred.
Imagine a classroom filled with eager students.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سکھادوں گا محبت کے ہر ایک رنگ کو یاد رکھنا ہر گزرے لمحے سے کچھ سیکھنا
Sikhadon ga mohabbat ke har aik rang ko Yaad rakhna har guzre lamhe se kuch seekhna
I will teach every color of love Remember to learn something from every passing moment.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سیکھنا سکھانے سے بڑھتا ہے
Seekhna sikhane se barhta hai
Learning increases by teaching.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tǣcan" — to show, or to demonstrate
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from the Old English 'tǣcan', meaning to show or demonstrate, and has maintained its core meaning over centuries.