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Introduction: Welcome to the lesson on learning the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu! This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Urdu Course" and will help you expand your vocabulary and enable you to talk about dates and plan events in the Urdu language. Mastering the days of the week and months is essential for everyday conversation and will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Urdu. So, let's dive in and explore this important topic!

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

The days of the week in Urdu are based on a combination of Arabic and Persian influences. In Urdu, the days of the week are referred to as "Hafta ke din." Each day has its own unique name and significance. Let's learn the days of the week in Urdu along with their pronunciation and English translations:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
سوموار	soomwaar	Monday
منگل	mangal	Tuesday
بدھ	budh	Wednesday
جمعرات	jumeraat	Thursday
جمعہ	jumah	Friday
ہفتہ	hafta	Saturday
اتوار	itwaar	Sunday

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Urdu-speaking countries, the week typically starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, following the Islamic calendar. Friday holds special significance as it is the day of Jummah, the congregational prayer day for Muslims. On Fridays, many people gather in mosques for the midday prayer and listen to the sermon delivered by the imam. This day holds a sense of community and spirituality for Urdu speakers.

It's interesting to note that in some regions, especially rural areas, people associate specific activities or superstitions with certain days of the week. For example, Tuesday is considered an auspicious day for weddings, and couples often choose this day for their nuptials. Similarly, Thursday is considered a good day for visiting loved ones or conducting business ventures.

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

The months of the year in Urdu are also influenced by Arabic and Persian languages. Each month carries its own significance and cultural context. Let's explore the months in Urdu along with their pronunciation and English translations:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
جنوری	janwari	January
فروری	farwari	February
مارچ	march	March
اپریل	april	April
مئی	may	May
جون	june	June
جولائی	july	July
اگست	august	August
ستمبر	september	September
اکتوبر	october	October
نومبر	november	November
دسمبر	december	December

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Urdu culture, some months hold special religious or cultural significance. For example, the month of Ramadan is highly revered as Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset. This month is considered a time of reflection, prayer, and self-discipline for the Urdu-speaking community.

Another significant month is Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This month marks the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Muharram is a time of mourning and remembrance for Urdu speakers, and processions known as "Majlis" are held to pay homage to Imam Hussain and his sacrifices.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu, let's practice using them in sentences and scenarios. This will help reinforce your understanding and improve your ability to use this vocabulary in everyday conversations.

Exercise 1: Days of the Week Match the Urdu days of the week with their English translations:

1. سوموار 2. منگل 3. بدھ 4. جمعرات 5. جمعہ 6. ہفتہ 7. اتوار

a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday e. Friday f. Saturday g. Sunday

Solution: 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. e 6. f 7. g

Exercise 2: Months of the Year Fill in the blanks with the correct Urdu months of the year:

1. __________ is the first month of the year. 2. We celebrate Independence Day in __________. 3. The holy month of fasting is called __________. 4. Muharram is observed in __________. 5. __________ is a month of festivities and celebrations.

Solution: 1. جنوری 2. اگست 3. رمضان 4. محرم 5. دسمبر

Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You're well on your way to mastering the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu.

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Course Presentation

Introduction to Urdu Script

Basic Vocabulary

Basic Sentence Structure

Everyday Vocabulary

Forming Questions and Negations

Travel and Transportation

Urdu Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Days of The Week in Urdu- Learn Urdu Speaking Easily ...[edit | edit source]

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-As a Urdu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I believe vocabulary is the foundation of any language. In this lesson, we will focus on learning the words for the days of the week and months in Urdu. By the end of this lesson, you will have the language skills to talk about dates, schedule events, and make plans in Urdu.
+Introduction:
+Welcome to the lesson on learning the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu! This lesson is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Urdu Course" and will help you expand your vocabulary and enable you to talk about dates and plan events in the Urdu language. Mastering the days of the week and months is essential for everyday conversation and will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Urdu. So, let's dive in and explore this important topic!
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Urdu/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] & [[Language/Urdu/Vocabulary/Academic-Terminology-and-Concepts|Academic Terminology and Concepts]].</span>
 == Days of the Week ==
+The days of the week in Urdu are based on a combination of Arabic and Persian influences. In Urdu, the days of the week are referred to as "Hafta ke din." Each day has its own unique name and significance. Let's learn the days of the week in Urdu along with their pronunciation and English translations:
-Urdu, like many other languages, has borrowed the names of the days of the week from other cultures. Most of the days are named after celestial bodies or gods from ancient mythology. Here are the Urdu names of the seven days of the week, along with their English translations and pronunciations:
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-| اتوار || atwaar || Sunday
+| سوموار || soomwaar || Monday
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-| پیر || peer || Monday
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 | منگل || mangal || Tuesday
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 |-
-| جمعہ || juma || Friday
+| جمعہ || jumah || Friday
 |-
 | ہفتہ || hafta || Saturday
+|-
+| اتوار || itwaar || Sunday
 |}
-Some useful phrases you can use with these words include:
+=== Cultural Insights ===
+In Urdu-speaking countries, the week typically starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, following the Islamic calendar. Friday holds special significance as it is the day of Jummah, the congregational prayer day for Muslims. On Fridays, many people gather in mosques for the midday prayer and listen to the sermon delivered by the imam. This day holds a sense of community and spirituality for Urdu speakers.
-* کل جمعہ ہے (kal jumma hai) - "Tomorrow is Friday."
+It's interesting to note that in some regions, especially rural areas, people associate specific activities or superstitions with certain days of the week. For example, Tuesday is considered an auspicious day for weddings, and couples often choose this day for their nuptials. Similarly, Thursday is considered a good day for visiting loved ones or conducting business ventures.
-* اپنے پیر کے لیے کیا خاص تیاریاں کر رہے ہیں؟ (apnay peer kay liye kya khaas tayariyan kar rahay hain?) - "What are you preparing for Monday?"
 == Months of the Year ==
+The months of the year in Urdu are also influenced by Arabic and Persian languages. Each month carries its own significance and cultural context. Let's explore the months in Urdu along with their pronunciation and English translations:
-Like many other languages, the names of the months in Urdu are based on the lunar calendar. The calendar has twelve months, each with its own name and associated events or significance. Here are the Urdu names of the twelve months, along with their English translations and pronunciations:
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-| محرم || muharram || Muharram
+| جنوری || janwari || January
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-| صفر || safar || Safar
+| فروری || farwari || February
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-| ربیع الاول || rabi-ul-awwal || Rabi-ul-Awwal
+| مارچ || march || March
 |-
-| ربیع الثانی || rabi-ul-thani || Rabi-ul-Thani
+| اپریل || april || April
 |-
-| جمادی الاولیٰ || jamadi-ul-awwal || Jumada-al-Awwal
+| مئی || may || May
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-| جمادی الثانیہ || jamadi-ul-thaniya || Jumada-al-Thani
+| جون || june || June
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-| رجب || rajab || Rajab
+| جولائی || july || July
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-| شعبان || shaaban || Shaban
+| اگست || august || August
 |-
-| رمضان || ramzan || Ramadan
+| ستمبر || september || September
 |-
-| شوال || shawwal || Shawwal
+| اکتوبر || october || October
 |-
-| ذوالقعدہ || zilqad || Zilqad
+| نومبر || november || November
 |-
-| ذوالحجہ || zilhajj || Zilhajj
+| دسمبر || december || December
 |}
-Some useful phrases you can use with these words include:
+=== Cultural Insights ===
+In Urdu culture, some months hold special religious or cultural significance. For example, the month of Ramadan is highly revered as Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset. This month is considered a time of reflection, prayer, and self-discipline for the Urdu-speaking community.
+Another significant month is Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This month marks the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Muharram is a time of mourning and remembrance for Urdu speakers, and processions known as "Majlis" are held to pay homage to Imam Hussain and his sacrifices.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that we have learned the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu, let's practice using them in sentences and scenarios. This will help reinforce your understanding and improve your ability to use this vocabulary in everyday conversations.
+Exercise 1: Days of the Week
+Match the Urdu days of the week with their English translations:
+. سوموار
+. منگل
+. بدھ
+. جمعرات
+. جمعہ
+. ہفتہ
+. اتوار
+a. Monday
+b. Tuesday
+c. Wednesday
+d. Thursday
+e. Friday
+f. Saturday
+g. Sunday
+Solution:
+. a
+. b
+. c
+. d
+. e
+. f
+. g
+Exercise 2: Months of the Year
+Fill in the blanks with the correct Urdu months of the year:
-* ہم شاعر شعبان میں ملنا چاہتے ہیں (hum shaer shaaban mein milna chahtay hain) - "We want to meet in the month of Shaban."
+. __________ is the first month of the year.
-* بستریں رمضان میں فروخت کے لئے دستیاب ہیں (bistreen ramzan mein farokht kay liye dastiyab hain) - "Beds are available for sale in the month of Ramadan."
+. We celebrate Independence Day in __________.
+. The holy month of fasting is called __________.
+. Muharram is observed in __________.
+. __________ is a month of festivities and celebrations.
-Learning the days of the week and months of the year is an essential part of communicating and interacting with Urdu speakers. By mastering these key vocabulary words, you'll be better equipped to navigate conversations and connect with others in the language. Practice these words and phrases regularly and you'll soon find that you have a solid foundation for building your Urdu skills. Happy learning!
+Solution:
+. جنوری
+. اگست
+. رمضان
+. محرم
+. دسمبر
+Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You're well on your way to mastering the days of the week and months of the year in Urdu.
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