upon
beginnerA1/əˈpɒn/ · up-on
Used to indicate a position above something or in contact with something.
Meanings
Used to indicate a position above something or in contact with something.
کسی چیز کے اوپر یا اس کے ساتھ رابطہ ظاہر کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
پر
par
Common Collocations
- upon arrival
- upon request
- upon reflection
Example Sentences
She placed the book upon the table.
اس نے کتاب کو میز پر رکھا۔
Us ne kitaab ko mez par rakha.
He relied upon his friends for support.
اس نے اپنے دوستوں پر اعتماد کیا۔
Us ne apne doston par aitmaad kiya.
The event took place upon their invitation.
یہ واقعہ ان کی دعوت پر ہوا۔
Yeh waqi'a un ki dawat par hua.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'upon' as being 'up on' something.
Imagine someone standing upon a hill, signifying elevation and presence.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پر خاک پھر بھی کوئی خوشبو نہیں ہے، / اُوپر چاند کا چہرہ پر دھندلا ہے۔
Par khak phir bhi koi khushbu nahi hai, / Oopar chaand ka chehra par dhundla hai.
On the dust, yet no fragrance remains, / Above, the moon's face is obscured.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے سر پر رکھنے والا
apne sar par rakhnay wala
One who bears the burden themselves.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ūp on" — on top of
First known use: 15th century
The term 'upon' comes from Old English 'ūp on', which means 'on top of' or 'over'. It denotes a position of being elevated or in close proximity to something.