tough
intermediateB1/tʌf/ · tough
Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
Meanings
Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
اتنی طاقتور کہ خراب حالات یا کھردری جانچ کو برداشت کر سکے۔
مشکل
mushkil
Common Collocations
- tough decision
- tough situation
- tough love
Example Sentences
He is a tough competitor in the race.
وہ دوڑ میں ایک مشکل حریف ہے۔
Woh daur mein ek mushkil hareef hai.
The fabric is tough enough to resist wear and tear.
یہ کپڑا اتنا مشکل ہے کہ پھٹنے یا گھسنے سے بچ سکتا ہے۔
Yeh kapra itna mushkil hai ke phatne ya ghasne se bach sakta hai.
Making tough choices is part of adulthood.
مشکل فیصلے لینا بالغ ہونے کا حصہ ہے۔
Mushkil faislay lena baligh hone ka hissa hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'tough' as a tough cookie that can withstand pressure.
Imagine a strong mountain standing firm against a storm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مجھ سے پہلی سی محبت کی رقم نہ مانگ، / میں نے دشتِ الفت میں مشکل دیکھی ہے۔
Mujh se pehli si mohabbat ki raqam na maang, / Maine dasht-e-ulfat mein mushkil dekhi hai.
Do not ask me for the account of my first love, / I have seen hardship in the wilderness of affection.
— Ahmad Faraz, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مشکل میں کامیابی ملتی ہے
Mushkil mein kamiyabi milti hai
Success comes in difficulties.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tōh" — strong, sturdy
First known use: 15th century
The word 'tough' has been used since the 15th century to describe strength and resilience.