transient

intermediateB2

/ˈtrænziənt/ · tran-sient

Lasting for a short time; temporary.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Lasting for a short time; temporary.

کچھ وقت کے لئے رہنے والا؛ عارضی.

عارضی

aarzi

Formal: عہد بہ عہد

Synonyms

temporaryfleetingephemeralعارضیفانیغیر مستقل

Antonyms

permanentlastingenduringپائیدارہمیشہمستقل

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.

Easily Confused With

transitory:While both words refer to something temporary, 'transient' often implies a brief stay, whereas 'transitory' can refer to a phase that is temporary but may last longer.

Word Family

transience
nounعارضیت
transitorily
adverbعارضی طور پر

See Also

💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ 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.