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working

intermediateB1

/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/ · work-ing

to engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result.

Meanings

verbformal

to engage in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result.

ایسی جسمانی یا ذہنی سرگرمی میں مشغول ہونا جس کے نتیجے میں کچھ حاصل ہوتا ہے۔

کام کرنا

kaam karna

Synonyms

laborfunctionoperateمحنتکامعمل

Antonyms

restidleinactiveآرامکاہلیغیر فعال

Common Collocations

  • working hours
  • working conditions
  • working relationship

Example Sentences

She is working on a new project to improve efficiency.

وہ ایک نئے منصوبے پر کام کر رہی ہے تاکہ کارکردگی کو بہتر بنایا جا سکے۔

Woh aik naye mansoobe par kaam kar rahi hai taake kargirdagi ko behtar banaya ja sake.

Working from home has become more common.

گھر سے کام کرنا زیادہ عام ہوگیا ہے۔

Ghar se kaam karna zyada aam ho gaya hai.

He is currently working as a software engineer.

وہ اس وقت ایک سافٹ ویئر انجینئر کے طور پر کام کر رہا ہے۔

Woh is waqt aik software engineer ke tor par kaam kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

working out:Working out refers to engaging in physical exercise, while working generally refers to tasks or jobs.
adjectiveformal

functioning; capable of operating.

کام کرنے والا؛ کام کرنے کی صلاحیت رکھنے والا۔

کام کرنے والا

kaam karne wala

Synonyms

functionaloperationalproductiveفعالچالاکمؤثر

Antonyms

brokennon-functionalineffectiveٹوٹا ہواغیر فعالغیر مؤثر

Common Collocations

  • working model
  • working system
  • working relationship

Example Sentences

The machine is still working perfectly.

مشین اب بھی بالکل کام کر رہی ہے۔

Machine ab bhi bilkul kaam kar rahi hai.

We need a working solution to this problem.

ہمیں اس مسئلے کا ایک کام کرنے والا حل درکار ہے۔

Humein is maslay ka aik kaam karne wala hal darkaar hai.

Their working relationship improved significantly over time.

ان کے کام کرنے کے تعلقات وقت کے ساتھ بہتر ہوئے۔

Un ke kaam karne ke talaqat waqt ke sath behtar hue.

Easily Confused With

working class:Working class refers to a social group, whereas working refers to the act of performing tasks.

Word Family

work
nounکام
worker
nounمزدور
workload
nounکام کا بوجھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a bee working hard in a garden.

Visualize a bustling office full of people working on their computers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محنت سے کام لیں تو زندگی بن جاتی ہے، چاہے کٹھن ہو راستہ، رکاوٹیں آتی ہیں۔

Mehnat se kaam lein to zindagi ban jati hai, Chahe kathin ho rasta, rukawatain aati hain.

If one works hard, life becomes worthwhile, No matter how tough the path, obstacles will arise.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محنت کا پھل ہمیشہ میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔

Mehnat ka phal hamesha meetha hota hai.

The fruit of labor is always sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wyrcan" — to work, to do, to make

First known use: 11th century

The word 'working' comes from the Old English term 'wyrcan', which emphasizes the action of performing tasks or labor.