No. 79 in Urdu
جبکہ
"Whereas" or "while."
In a sentence
میں مطالعہ کر رہا تھا جبکہ بارش ہو رہی تھی۔
I was studying while it was raining.
In this sentence, "جبکہ" is used to denote simultaneous actions happening at the same time.
محمد بہتر تیاری کرتا ہے جبکہ علی وقت ضائع کرتا ہے۔
Muhammad prepares better whereas Ali wastes time.
Here, "جبکہ" is used to contrast two actions or behaviors.
جبکہ یہ سچ ہے کہ مطالعہ ضروری ہے، آپ کو آرام بھی کرنا چاہیے۔
While it is true that studying is important, you also need to rest.
In this use, "جبکہ" introduces a concessive clause indicating something that contrasts yet complements the main statement.
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