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Part 02 - Intermediate words to Describe Emotions and Feelings

1. Content

  • Definition: A state of being happy and satisfied with what you have.

  • Example:
    SheTrue feltcontentment contentis afterfound finishingin heraccepting workAllah's will and spendingbeing timegrateful withfor herHis family.blessings, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Richness is not in having many possessions, but richness is in being content." (Sahih Bukhari)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مطمئن (Mutmain)

      • Example (Urdu): "واللہ کی رضاپنے کام مکمل کرنے اور خاس کے احکام پر راضی رہندا ہی حقیقت میں سکون اور اطمینان کا باعث ہے، جیسے حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا: 'دولت بہت ساتھری چیزوقت گزار کرں مطمئیں نہیں ہوتی، گئبلکہ دولت سکون میں ہے۔"'*
        (WohAllah apneki kaam mukammal karneraza aur khandanus ke saathahkam waqtpar guzarkarraazi mutmainrehna hohi gayi.haqeeqat mein sukoon aur itminan ka bais hai, jaisay Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: 'Dolat bohat saari cheezon mein nahi hoti, balkay dolat sukoon mein hai.')
      • Meaning: SheTrue wascontentment contentis afterfound finishingin heraccepting workAllah’s andwill, spendingas timethe withProphet her(PBUH) family.said: "Richness is not in having many possessions, but richness is in being content."

    • Arabic: راضٍ (Radhin)

      • Example (Arabic): "شعرت بالرضا بالقدر والقبول بما قسمه الله هو المصدر الحقيقي للسعادة، إكما قال النبي صلى اللهاء عمليها وقضسلم: 'ليس اءلغنى عن كثرة المال، وقتلكن معالغنى عغنى ائلتهانفس.'"
        (Sha'arit bial-Al-ridaa ba'dabil inha'qadar wal qubool bima qasamahu Allah huwa al-masdar al-haqiqi lil-sa'ada, kamaa qala al-nabi (PBUH): 'amalahaLaysa wa qada' waqt ma'aal-ghina 'a'ilatiha.an kathrat al-mal, walakin al-ghina ghina al-nafs.')
      • Meaning: SheTrue feltcontentment contentis afterfound finishingin heraccepting workAllah’s andwill, spendingas timethe withProphet herMuhammad family.(PBUH) said: "Richness is not in having many possessions, but richness is in being content."

2. Grateful

  • Definition: Feeling thankful or appreciative of something or someone.

  • Example:
    HeGratitude wasis gratefulan foressential part of faith. Allah says in the supportQuran, his"If friendsyou hadare givengrateful, himI duringwill difficultsurely times.increase your favor upon you." (Quran 14:7)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: شکر گزار (Shukr Guzar)

      • Example (Urdu): "واللہ اپنےکی دی ہوسئی نعمتوں کا شکر ادا کرنا ایمان کا حصہ ہے، جیسے حاللہ تعالیٰ فرمایتا کہے: لیے'اگر تم شکر گزار ہو تو میں تم پر اپنی نعمتیں بڑھا دوں گا۔"'*
        (WohAllah apneki dostondi kehui himayatni'maton keka liyeshukar shukrada karna imaan ka hissa hai, jaisay Allah ta'ala farmata hai: 'Agar tum shukar guzar tha.ho to mein tum par apni ni'matein barha doon ga.')
      • Meaning: HeGratitude wasis gratefula forkey theelement supportof hisfaith, friendsas hadAllah givensays: him."If you are grateful, I will surely increase your favor upon you."

    • Arabic: ممتن (Mumtann)

      • Example (Arabic): "الشكر هو جزء من الإيمان، كممتنًا لدعم أصدقائهل الله في تعالى: 'لئن شكرتم لأوقات الصعبةزيدنكم.'*"
        (KanaAl-shukr mumtannanhuwa li-da'mijuz' asdiqaa'ihi lahu fimin al-awqatiman, al-sa'ba.kamaa qala Allah ta'ala: 'Lain shakartum la azeedannakum.')
      • Meaning: HeGratitude wasis gratefulan foressential thepart supportof hisfaith, friendsas gaveAllah himsays: in"If toughyou times.are grateful, I will surely increase your favor upon you."

3. Frustrated

  • Definition: Feeling upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something.

  • Example:
    SheWhen wasyou frustratedfeel whenfrustrated, her efforts to solveremember the problempatience didn’tof work.the Prophets and know that with every difficulty comes ease. Allah says in the Quran, "Indeed, with hardship comes ease." (Quran 94:6)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مایوس (Mayoos)

      • Example (Urdu): "وہجب انسان بات کسےی مایوس ہو گئی شکہ اس کی کوششیں مسئلہ حل کرنے میں کپھنسامیاب نہیں ہو، تو اسے اللہ کی تقدیر پر ایمان اور صبر کے ساتھ رہنا چاہیے، جیسے اللہ تعالیٰ فرماتا ہے: 'یقیناً ہر تکلیںف کے بعد آرام ہے۔"'*
        (WohJab isinsaan baatkisi semushkil mayoosmein hophansa gayiho, to usay Allah ki taqdeer par imaan aur sabr ke ussaath kirehna koshishenchahiye, maslajaisay halAllah karneta'ala meinfarmata kaamyabhai: nahi'Yaqeenan hohar sakein.takleef ke baad aaraam hai.')
      • Meaning: SheWhen wasfrustrated, frustratedremember becausethat herevery effortsdifficulty tois solvefollowed theby problemease, didn’tas work.Allah promises: "Indeed, with hardship comes ease."

    • Arabic: محبط (Muhbat)

      • Example (Arabic): "كعندمان تشعر مبالإحباطة، تذكر صبر الأنبياء، وتذكر أن محع اولعسر يسراته، كما لحقال المشكلة لمه تعالى: 'إنجح مع العسر يسرا.'"
        (KanitIndama muhbitahtash'uru li'annahabil-ihbat, muhawalatihaltathakkar li'halilsabr mushkilaal-anbiya', lamwa tanjah.tathakkar anna ma'a al-usri yusra, kamaa qala Allah ta'ala: 'Inna ma'a al-usri yusra.')
      • Meaning: SheWhen wasfrustrated, frustratedremember becausethat herwith attemptsevery tohardship solvecomes theease, problemas didAllah notpromises: succeed."Indeed, with hardship comes ease."

4. Relieved

  • Definition: Feeling happy or relaxed because something unpleasant has ended or been resolved.

  • Example:
    HeRelief was relievedcomes when hewe foundput outour thattrust in Allah, for He is the testultimate resultssource wereof good.peace. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever puts their trust in Allah, He will suffice them." (Tirmidhi)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: راحت (Raahat)

      • Example (Urdu): "جب انسان اللہ کی رضا پر راضی ہو اور اس نےپر سناتوکل کرے، تو اللہ امتحانس کے لیے سکونتائج اچھے ہیں، وہر راحت کا سامان فراہم کرتا ہے، جیسے حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا: 'جو اللہ پر توکل کرتا ہے، اللہ اس کرنے لگیے کافی ہوتا ہے۔"'*
        (Jab insaan Allah ki raza par raazi ho aur us par tawakkul kare, to Allah us ke liye sukoon aur rahat ka samaan farahm karta hai, jaisay Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne sunafarmaya: 'Jo Allah par tawakkul karta hai, Allah us ke imtihanliye kekaafi nataijhota achay hain, woh rahat mehsoos karne laga.hai.')
      • Meaning: Relief and peace come from trusting Allah, as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Whoever puts their trust in Allah, He feltwill relievedsuffice when he found out the test results were good.them."

    • Arabic: مرتاح (Murtah)

      • Example (Arabic): "شعر بالراحة تأتي عندما اكتشف أن نتائجيضع الإنساخن ثقتبه في ارلله، كما قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: 'من توكل جيدةعلى الله فهو حسبه.'"
        (Sha'ar bial-Al-raha khiamatati iktashaf'indama an nata'ijyadha' al-ikhtibarinsaan kanatthiqatihi jayyida.fi Allah, kamaa qala al-nabi (PBUH): 'Man tawakkala 'ala Allah fa huwa hasbuh.')
      • Meaning: Relief and peace come from trusting Allah, as Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Whoever puts their trust in Allah, He feltwill relievedsuffice when he found out that the test results were good.them."

5. Proud

  • Definition: Feeling pleased or satisfied because of something one has achieved or because of someone else's achievements.

  • Example:
    SheTrue waspride proudlies in pleasing Allah and striving to live a righteous life. Allah says, "Indeed, the most honorable of heryou son for winningin the award.sight of Allah is the most righteous of you." (Quran 49:13)

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: فخر (Fakhr)

      • Example (Urdu): "وہ اپنے بحقیٹے پرقی فخر محسوساللہ کی رضا میں ہے، جیسے اللہ فرماتا ہے: 'تم میں سب سے عزت دار وہ ہے جو تم میں سب سے زیادہ پرہیزگار تھی کہ اس نے انعام جیتاو۔"'*
        (Woh apne bete parHaqeeqi fakhr mehsoosAllah karki rahiraza thimein kehai, usjaisay neAllah inaamfarmata jeeta.hai: 'Tum mein sab se izzat daar woh hai jo tum mein sab se zyada parhezgar ho.')
      • Meaning: SheTrue waspride proudlies in seeking Allah’s pleasure and striving for righteousness, as Allah says: "The most honorable of heryou son for winningin the award.sight of Allah is the most righteous."

    • Arabic: فخور (Fakhour)

      • Example (Arabic): "كانتلفخر الحقيقي فخوري طاعة بابنلله، كما قالأن الله فاز بتعالجى: 'إن أكرمكم عند ائزةلله أتقاكم.'"
        (KanitAl-fakhr fakhuraal-haqiqi b-ibnihafi li'annahuta'aat fazaAllah, bial-ja'iza.kamaa qala Allah ta'ala: 'Inna akramakum 'ind Allah atqakum.')
      • Meaning: SheTrue waspride proudlies in righteousness and pleasing Allah, as Allah says: "The most honorable of heryou son for winningin the award.sight of Allah is the most righteous."

6. Embarrassed

  • Definition: Feeling self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed, especially due to a mistake or awkward situation.

  • Example:
    He was embarrassed when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: شرمندہ (Sharminda)
      • Example (Urdu): "اسے اس وقت شرمندگی ہوئی جب اس نے پلے کے دوران اپنے لائنز بھولنے کی حقیقت جانی۔"
        (Usay is waqt sharminda hui jab us ne play ke dauran apne lines bhoolne ki haqeeqat jani.)
      • Meaning: He was embarrassed when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.
    • Arabic: محرج (Muharaj)
      • Example (Arabic): "كان محرجًا عندما أدرك أنه نسي كلامه أثناء المسرحية."
        (Kana muhrajan 'indama adraka annahu nasi kalamuhu athna' al-masrahiyya.)
      • Meaning: He was embarrassed when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.

7. Disappointed

  • Definition: Feeling sad or dissatisfied because something did not meet expectations.

  • Example:
    She was disappointed when the concert was canceled.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: مایوس (Mayoos)
      • Example (Urdu): "وہ اس بات سے مایوس ہو گئی کہ کنسرٹ منسوخ ہو گیا تھا۔"
        (Woh is baat se mayoos ho gayi ke concert mansookh ho gaya tha.)
      • Meaning: She was disappointed when the concert was canceled.
    • Arabic: خائب (Kha'ib)
      • Example (Arabic): "كانت خائبة لأن الحفل تم إلغاؤه."
        (Kanat kha'ibah li'anna al-hafl tam ilghao.)
      • Meaning: She was disappointed because the concert was canceled.

8. Jealous

  • Definition: Feeling envious or resentful of someone else's achievements or possessions.

  • Example:
    He was jealous of his colleague’s promotion at work.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: حسد (Hasad)
      • Example (Urdu): "وہ اپنے ساتھی کی ترقی پر حسد محسوس کر رہا تھا۔"
        (Woh apne saathi ki taraqqi par hasad mehsoos kar raha tha.)
      • Meaning: He felt jealous of his colleague’s promotion.
    • Arabic: غيور (Ghayyur)
      • Example (Arabic): "كان غيورًا من ترقية زميله في العمل."
        (Kana ghayyyuran min tarqiya zameelihi fi al-'amal.)
      • Meaning: He was jealous of his colleague's promotion at work.

9. Hopeful

  • Definition: Feeling optimistic and confident that something good will happen.

  • Example:
    She was hopeful that she would pass her final exams.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: پرامید (Purumeed)
      • Example (Urdu): "وہ اپنی آخری امتحانات میں کامیاب ہونے کی امید رکھتی تھی۔"
        (Woh apni aakhri imtihanat mein kamyab hone ki umeed rakhti thi.)
      • Meaning: She was hopeful that she would pass her final exams.
    • Arabic: متفائل (Mutafa'il)
      • Example (Arabic): "كانت متفائلة بأنها ستنجح في امتحاناتها النهائية."
        (Kanit mutafa'ila bi'anna-ha satusna' fi imtihanatihal nihaiya.)
      • Meaning: She was hopeful that she would pass her final exams.

10. Guilty

  • Definition: Feeling responsible for a wrong action or behavior.

  • Example:
    He felt guilty for not helping his friend when she needed him.

    Synonyms:

    • Urdu: قصور (Qusoor)
      • Example (Urdu): "وہ اس بات پر قصوروار تھا کہ اس نے اپنی دوست کی مدد نہیں کی جب وہ اسے ضرورت تھی۔"
        (Woh is baat par qusoorwar tha ke us ne apni dost ki madad nahi ki jab woh use zaroorat thi.)
      • Meaning: He felt guilty for not helping his friend when she needed him.
    • Arabic: مذنب (Muthnib)
      • Example (Arabic): "شعر بالذنب لأنه لم يساعد صديقه عندما احتاج إليه."
        (Sha'ar bial-thanb li'annahu lam yusa'id sadiqahu 'indama ihtiij ilayh.)
      • Meaning: He felt guilty for not helping his friend when she needed him.
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