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In this lesson, we will focus on the basics of Urdu nouns and pronouns. Nouns are words used to name people, places, things, or ideas. Pronouns, on the other hand, are used in place of a noun to avoid repetition or to make sentences less cumbersome.

Let's start by discussing the different types of nouns used in Urdu.

Types of Nouns

Urdu nouns are categorized into two types:

1. Common Nouns

Common nouns are words used to name general people, places, or things. These are not specific and are usually not capitalized. Examples of common nouns in Urdu include:

• شہر (shehr) - city
• کتاب (kitab) - book
• بستر (bistar) - bed

2. Proper Nouns

Proper nouns are words used to name specific people, places, or things. These are always capitalized in Urdu. Examples of proper nouns in Urdu include:

• دلہن (dulhan) - bride
• پاکستان (Pakistan) - Pakistan (country)
• طاہرہ (Tahira) - Tahira (name)

Types of Pronouns

Pronouns in Urdu can be divided into the following types:

1. Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns are used to replace people or things when their names are already given or understood. In Urdu, personal pronouns change according to their use in a sentence. Examples of personal pronouns in Urdu include:

• میں (main) - I
• تم (tum) - you (singular informal)
• آپ (aap) - you (singular or plural formal)
• وہ (woh) - he/she/it

2. Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession. In Urdu, possessive pronouns are often used with the verb ہے ( hai) to indicate possession. Examples of possessive pronouns in Urdu include:

• میرا (mera) - my
• تمہارا (tumhara) - your
• اس کا (uska) - his/hers/its

3. Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate something specific or near something that has been mentioned before. In Urdu, demonstrative pronouns are:

• یہ (yeh) - this/these
• وہ (woh) - that/those

Examples

Let's take a look at some examples of nouns and pronouns used in Urdu sentences:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
یہ کتاب میری ہے۔	yeh kitab meri hai.	This book is mine.
وہ شہر پاکستان میں واقع ہے۔	woh shehr Pakistan mein waqea hai.	That city is located in Pakistan.
تم کتاب کہاں رکھوگے؟	tum kitab kahan rakhoge?	Where will you keep the book?
میں آپ کو پہچانتا ہوں۔	main aap ko pehchantaa hoon.	I recognize you (formal).

Practice using these nouns and pronouns in sentences to become more comfortable with them.

Tips

Here are some tips to remember as you begin learning Urdu nouns and pronouns:

• Always capitalize proper nouns in Urdu.
• Remember that personal pronouns change depending on their use in a sentence.
• Use demonstrative pronouns to specifically indicate what you are referring to.
• Practice using nouns and pronouns in sentences to become more comfortable with them.

Now that you have a better understanding of Urdu nouns and pronouns, it's time to move on to the next lesson.

Sources

• A Comprehensive Guide to Urdu Pronouns
• Urdu Grammar: Learn 6 Most Important Parts Of Speech
• Literary Notes: Determining grammatical gender in Urdu with ...

Table of Contents - Urdu Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Urdu Script

• Urdu Alphabet
• Connecting Letters

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Basic Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Nouns and Pronouns
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adjectives and Adverbs

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Colors and Shapes
• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories

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Forming Questions and Negations

• Question Words
• Negation

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Urdu Culture and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Urdu Literature and Poetry

Related Lessons

• Plurals and Gender
• Introduction to Urdu Alphabets
• Joining Sounds to Form Words
• Negation and Question Making
• How to Use Have
• Interrogation
• Give your Opinion
• How to Use Be
• Common Mistakes
• Negation