transient
intermediateB2/ˈtrænziənt/ · tran-sient
Lasting for a short time; temporary.
Meanings
Lasting for a short time; temporary.
کچھ وقت کے لئے رہنے والا؛ عارضی.
عارضی
aarzi
Common Collocations
- transient nature
- transient beauty
- transient existence
Example Sentences
The transient nature of life reminds us to cherish every moment.
زندگی کی عارضی نوعیت ہمیں ہر لمحے کی قدر کرنے کی یاد دلاتی ہے.
Zindagi ki aarzi noiyat humein har lamhe ki qadr karne ki yaad dilati hai.
We stayed in a transient hotel during our trip.
ہماری سفر کے دوران ہم نے ایک عارضی ہوٹل میں قیام کیا.
Hamari safar ke doran hum ne aik aarzi hotel mein qiyam kiya.
Her smile had a transient quality that left a lasting impression.
اس کی مسکراہٹ میں ایک عارضی خوبصورتی تھی جو دیر پا اثر ڈال گئی.
Us ki muskurahat mein aik aarzi khoobsurati thi jo der pa asar daal gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a transient event like a fleeting moment, it doesn't last long.
Imagine a sandcastle by the ocean that washes away with the tide.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دنیا کے فانی آنگن میں، کوئی شے مستقل نہیں ہوتی
Dunya ke faani aangan mein, koi shay mustaqil nahi hoti
In the transient courtyard of the world, nothing remains permanent.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عارضی خوشیاں کبھی کبھی دل کو توڑ دیتی ہیں
Aarzi khushiyan kabhi kabhi dil ko tod deti hain
Temporary joys can sometimes break the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "transiens" — passing over
First known use: 15th century
The word 'transient' comes from the Latin 'transiens', the present participle of 'transire', meaning 'to go across'. It has evolved to describe something temporary or short-lived.