"بیدار کرنا" refers to the act of making someone awake, alert, or conscious. It is used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For instance, it can mean waking someone from sleep, or it can also refer to making someone aware of a situation or bringing their attention to something important.
This phrase is also commonly used in social, educational, or professional settings when trying to motivate, inspire, or draw attention to something significant.
Etymology:
"بیدار" (Bedar) means awake or alert, and "کرنا" (Karna) means "to do" or "to make." Together, "بیدار کرنا" means "to make someone awake."
Metaphorical Use:
In Physical Context:
"وہ مجھے صبح سویرے بیدار کر رہا تھا"
(He was waking me up early in the morning.)
In Social Context:
"وہ ہمیں اس مسئلے پر بیدار کر رہا ہے"
(He is making us aware of this issue.)
Synonyms & Antonyms Context:
Synonyms (Urdu): جگانا، چوکنا کرنا
Synonyms (English): awaken, alert, rouse
Antonyms (Urdu): سلا دینا
Antonyms (English): put to sleep, lull
Example Sentences:
"اس نے مجھے بیدار کرنے کے لیے آواز دی"
(He called me to wake up.)
"ہمارا مقصد لوگوں کو بیدار کرنا ہے تاکہ وہ اپنے حقوق کے بارے میں جانیں"
(Our goal is to make people aware so that they know their rights.)