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Urdu Vocabulary - Idiomatic expressions

Hi Urdu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring Urdu idiomatic expressions and how they add a unique flavor to the language. Idiomatic expressions are phrases that have a figurative meaning rather than the literal one. Using them in your speech can add depth and creativity to your conversations.

Introduction

Idiomatic expressions make the language more interesting and colorful. They are a crucial aspect of daily communication because they express a person's feelings or emotions that simple words cannot entirely convey. Learning these expressions helps in understanding the language in its cultural context.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Directions and Locations & Parts of the Body.

Common Idiomatic Expressions

Here are some of the most common Urdu idiomatic expressions:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
آسمان سے گرے حلیے کے دن	Aasmaan say grey halay kay din	When you're experiencing bad days
ایک روٹی سے سات بھوکے	Aik roti say saat bhokay	When you have a tight budget
ہاتھ پاؤں پسار کرے جانا	Haath paon pasar kray jana	To struggle too hard
دو شہر بھر کے پانی	Do shahr bhar kay paani	A flood of tears
بابا آدمی کی خود تعریف	Baba aadmi ki khud tareef	Boasting about yourself
بال کٹنے سے بیماری نہیں جاتی	Baal katne say bimaari nahi jaati	Taking a superficial measure without solving the problem
چور کی داڑھی میں تنکا	Chor ki daadhi mein tinka	Something that is out of place
خفا نکالنا	Khufa nikalna	To find out a secret

Dialogue

Here's an example dialogue using some of the idiomatic expressions we learned:

• Person 1: میں بہت تکلیف میں ہوں۔ (Mai bahut takleef mein hoon) (I'm in a lot of pain.)
• Person 2: کیا ہوا؟ آسمان سے گرے حلیے کے دن ہیں؟ (Kya hua? Aasmaan say grey halay kay din hain?) (What happened? Are you having bad days?)
• Person 1: نہیں، میرے پاس پیسے نہیں ہیں۔ (Nahi, mere paas paisay nahi hain) (No, I don't have money.)
• Person 2: اوہ، تو ایک روٹی سے سات بھوکے ہیں۔ (Oh, to aik roti say saat bhokay hain.) (Oh, you're living on a tight budget.)

Conclusion

Urdu idiomatic expressions are an essential part of the language and offer unique insights into the culture. These expressions cannot be translated word for word, and their meaning can only be understood through context. To become more confident in using idiomatic expressions, practice speaking and listening to native Urdu speakers. To improve your Urdu Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Feelings and Emotions & How to Say Hello and Greetings.

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Sources

• idioms in english with urdu meaning | English vocabulary words ...
• Learn the most common idioms in Urdu
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