انگریزی

self

gb/sˈɛlf/ us/sˈɛlf/
A2 انگریزی
~ 2300
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 entity
1

A person's own identity

The idea of who you are as a person.

استعمال کا انداز: the [adjective] self
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'self' with 'myself' in this noun sense; 'myself' is a pronoun, not the abstract idea of identity.
ہم معنی الفاظ
identity (Refers broadly to who someone is, including social roles and characteristics, not always internal perception.)
متضاد الفاظ
other (Represents someone or something that is not oneself.)
لفظی تراکیب
true self |sense of self |self-image |self-awareness
موضوعات
psychology |philosophy |emotions |relationships |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • She spent years trying to understand her true self.
  • Traveling alone helped him reconnect with his self.
  • Meditation can help you become more aware of your self.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I want to know my true self.
  • He feels happy with his self.
  • She is learning about her self.
اسم A2 entity
2

A person's character or nature

The way a person usually thinks, feels, and acts.

استعمال کا انداز: one's [adjective] self
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse 'self' here with 'selfish', which has a negative meaning about caring only for oneself.
ہم معنی الفاظ
personality (Focuses more on outward traits and behavior patterns rather than the whole being.)
متضاد الفاظ
facade (An outward appearance that hides the true nature.)
لفظی تراکیب
old self |my usual self |be yourself
موضوعات
psychology |daily life |relationships |emotions |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • After the illness, she was finally back to her old self.
  • He's not his usual self today.
  • Try to be your best self in the interview.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • She is back to her old self.
  • He is not his usual self today.
  • Be your best self.
اسم technical B2 entity
3

The base form of reflexive pronouns

The part of words like 'myself' or 'yourself' that means the same person doing and receiving an action.

عام غلطی:
Learners may try to use 'self' alone as a reflexive pronoun in everyday sentences, which is incorrect.
ہم معنی الفاظ
oneself (A full reflexive pronoun used in place of 'self' in isolation.)
لفظی تراکیب
self-control |self-esteem |self-service
موضوعات
grammar |linguistics |education |communication
مثالیں
  • In the word 'myself', 'self' is the root part.
  • Many English words start with 'self-' to show personal relation, like 'self-care'.
  • 'Self' can be a separate word in philosophy.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The word 'myself' has 'self' in it.
  • We can say 'self-care'.
  • 'Self' is part of 'yourself'.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
self
IPA
GB/sˈɛlf/
US/sˈɛlf/
ہجا بندی اور زور
self (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (self)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: self
  • Plural: self, selves
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
selves noun
Core family
selfish adjective B1 selfishly adverb selfishness noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
selfless adjective B2 selflessly adverb selflessness noun
Advanced or less common
selfhood noun C2
عبارات

keep to oneself

1
/kˈip tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom

Avoid sharing personal matters with others

To not talk to other people about your thoughts or feelings, or to avoid being with other people.

مثالیں
  • She tends to keep to herself at parties.
  • He kept the news to himself.

talk to oneself

1
/tˈɔk tə wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Speak aloud when alone or not to others

To say words out loud when you are alone or not talking to another person.

مثالیں
  • I sometimes talk to myself when I'm thinking.
  • He was talking to himself while working.

be yourself

1
/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

act naturally as you are

Act in a way that is natural for you, not pretending to be someone else.

مثالیں
  • Just be yourself and you'll do fine in the interview.
  • I like him because he is always himself.

be yourself

2
/bˈi jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Act naturally and honestly as you are

To act in a way that is natural for you and not pretend to be someone else.

مثالیں
  • Just be yourself during the interview.
  • He told me to relax and be myself.

by oneself

1
/bˈaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

alone, without company or help

To be or do something with no other people there and with no one helping.

مثالیں
  • She fixed the car by herself.
  • She prefers to study by herself, but in formal writing one might say that one studies by oneself.
  • He prefers to eat by himself.
  • Living by oneself can teach one a lot about responsibility.
  • One can feel lonely when one spends too many evenings by oneself.

make a name for oneself

1
/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom

Become famous or respected

To become known and respected for doing something well.

مثالیں
  • She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
  • She made a name for herself in the art world.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.

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