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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Urdu Course"! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of Conditional Tenses in Urdu. Understanding these tenses will empower you to express hypothetical situations, dreams, and wishes in Urdu, allowing you to communicate in more nuanced and complex ways.

Why Conditional Tenses Matter

Conditional tenses are essential in any language as they help convey scenarios that depend on certain conditions. For example, you might want to say, "If I had money, I would travel." This structure allows you to express possibilities and dreams, making your speech more engaging and relatable. In Urdu, the use of conditional tenses adds richness to your conversations, allowing you to explore various contexts and emotions.

In this lesson, we will look at:

1. The concept of conditional tenses in Urdu.

2. Different types of conditional sentences.

3. How to form these sentences.

4. A variety of examples to clarify the concepts.

5. Exercises to practice what you’ve learned.

Understanding Conditional Tenses

Conditional tenses in Urdu can be broadly categorized into three types:

1. Real Conditionals: These refer to situations that are possible or likely.

2. Unreal Conditionals: These express hypothetical or unlikely situations.

3. Mixed Conditionals: These combine elements of both real and unreal conditionals.

Let’s delve deeper into each type.

Real Conditionals

Real conditionals are used when the condition is possible and may happen. They typically follow the structure of "if + condition, then + result."

Structure:

• If clause (condition) + main clause (result).

For example:

• Urdu: اگر میں تمہیں بلاؤں تو تم آؤ گے۔

• Pronunciation: Agar main tumhain bulaon to tum aao ge.

• English: If I call you, you will come.

Here is a table summarizing some real conditional examples:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
اگر بارش ہوئی تو ہم نہیں جائیں گے۔	Agar baarish hui to hum nahi jaayenge.	If it rains, we will not go.
اگر تم محنت کرو گے تو کامیاب ہو گے۔	Agar tum mehnat karo ge to kamiyab ho ge.	If you work hard, you will succeed.
اگر میں وقت پر پہنچوں تو میں تمہیں دیکھوں گا۔	Agar main waqt par pohanchoon to main tumhain dekhon ga.	If I arrive on time, I will see you.
اگر تم کتاب پڑھو تو تم سمجھو گے۔	Agar tum kitaab padho to tum samjho ge.	If you read the book, you will understand.
اگر ہم جلدی اٹھیں تو وقت پر پہنچیں گے۔	Agar hum jaldi uthain to waqt par pohanchain ge.	If we wake up early, we will reach on time.

Unreal Conditionals

Unreal conditionals refer to situations that are not real or unlikely to happen. They often use the subjunctive mood.

Structure:

• If clause (hypothetical condition) + main clause (hypothetical result).

For example:

• Urdu: اگر میرے پاس پیسے ہوتے تو میں سفر کرتا۔

• Pronunciation: Agar mere paas paisay hotay to main safar karta.

• English: If I had money, I would travel.

Here are some examples in a table format:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
اگر میں پرندہ ہوتا تو آسمان میں اڑتا۔	Agar main parinda hota to aasman mein urta.	If I were a bird, I would fly in the sky.
اگر تم میرے دوست ہوتے تو میں تمہیں بلاتا۔	Agar tum mere dost hotay to main tumhain bulaata.	If you were my friend, I would invite you.
اگر وہ یہاں ہوتی تو ہم خوش ہوتے۔	Agar woh yahan hoti to hum khush hotay.	If she were here, we would be happy.
اگر مجھے وقت ملتا تو میں پڑھائی کرتا۔	Agar mujhe waqt milta to main parhai karta.	If I had time, I would study.
اگر وہ اچھا گاتا تو اسے موقع ملتا۔	Agar woh achha gata to use mauqa milta.	If he sang well, he would get a chance.

Mixed Conditionals

Mixed conditionals combine elements of real and unreal conditionals. They often express a past condition and a present result or vice versa.

Structure:

• If clause (past condition) + main clause (present result).

For example:

• Urdu: اگر میں نے محنت کی ہوتی تو آج کامیاب ہوتا۔

• Pronunciation: Agar main ne mehnat ki hoti to aaj kamiyab hota.

• English: If I had worked hard, I would be successful today.

Here are some mixed conditional examples:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
اگر وہ کھیلتا تو آج ہم جیت جاتے۔	Agar woh khelta to aaj hum jeet jaate.	If he had played, we would have won today.
اگر تم نے پڑھائی کی ہوتی تو آج امتحان میں کامیاب ہوتے۔	Agar tum ne parhai ki hoti to aaj imtihan mein kamiyab hotay.	If you had studied, you would be successful in the exam today.
اگر میں نے اسے بلایا ہوتا تو وہ آتا۔	Agar main ne use bulaaya hota to woh aata.	If I had called him, he would have come.
اگر میں نے سچ بولا ہوتا تو وہ مجھ پر یقین کرتا۔	Agar main ne sach bola hota to woh mujh par yaqeen karta.	If I had told the truth, he would have believed me.
اگر وہ میری مدد کرتا تو میں یہ کام مکمل کر لیتا۔	Agar woh meri madad karta to main yeh kaam mukammal kar leta.	If he had helped me, I would have completed this work.

Forming Conditional Sentences

Forming conditional sentences in Urdu is relatively straightforward once you understand the structure and the verbs involved. Here are some key points to remember:

• Use the correct tense: Ensure that the verb forms in the if clause and the main clause match the conditional type being used.

• Subjunctive mood for unreal conditionals: When expressing unreal conditions, use the subjunctive forms of the verbs.

• Context matters: Pay attention to the context in which you are speaking or writing, as this will help you choose the right structure.

Examples of Conditional Sentences

Let’s look at more examples to reinforce our understanding of conditional tenses.

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
اگر تم نے چائے پی ہوتی تو تم جاگتے۔	Agar tum ne chai pi hoti to tum jagte.	If you had drunk tea, you would be awake.
اگر وہ سچ بولتا تو اسے سزا نہ ملتی۔	Agar woh sach bolta to use saza na milti.	If he told the truth, he wouldn’t have been punished.
اگر میں نے اسے بتایا ہوتا تو وہ سمجھتا۔	Agar main ne use bataya hota to woh samajhta.	If I had told him, he would understand.
اگر وہ میرا دوست ہوتا تو میں اس کی مدد کرتا۔	Agar woh mera dost hota to main uski madad karta.	If he were my friend, I would help him.
اگر تم نے سنا ہوتا تو تمہیں یقین ہوتا۔	Agar tum ne suna hota to tumhain yaqeen hota.	If you had listened, you would believe it.

Practice Exercises

Now that we've covered the theory and examples, let's put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to help you practice forming conditional sentences.

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:

• اگر میں نے تمہیں بلایا __________ (آنا) تو تم __________ (آنا).

• Answer: آتا, آؤ گے.

2. Translate the following sentences into Urdu:

• If I had money, I would buy a car.

• Answer: اگر میرے پاس پیسے ہوتے تو میں گاڑی خریدتا۔

3. Create an unreal conditional sentence using the following prompts:

• If I were a teacher, I __________ (سکھانا).

• Answer: اگر میں استاد ہوتا تو میں سکھاتا۔

4. Identify the type of conditional:

• اگر تم محنت کرو تو تم کامیاب ہو گے۔

• Answer: Real Conditional.

5. Rewrite the following sentence in mixed conditional form:

• If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.

• Answer: اگر میں نے پڑھائی کی ہوتی تو میں آج امتحان میں کامیاب ہوتا۔

6. Match the Urdu sentences with their English translations:

• A. اگر وہ یہاں ہوتی تو ہم خوش ہوتے۔

• B. اگر تم محنت کرو گے تو کامیاب ہو گے۔

• Answers: A-1, B-2 (1. If she were here, we would be happy. 2. If you work hard, you will succeed.)

7. Choose the correct verb form:

• اگر میں __________ (ہونا) تو میں تمہیں بلاتا۔

• Answer: ہوتا.

8. Create a real conditional sentence based on the following scenario:

• If it rains tomorrow, we __________ (نہیں جانا).

• Answer: اگر کل بارش ہوئی تو ہم نہیں جائیں گے۔

9. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words:

• اگر وہ __________ (محنت کرنا) تو وہ کامیاب __________ (ہونا).

• Answer: محنت کرتا, ہوتا.

10. Translate this mixed conditional sentence into Urdu:

• If I had taken the job, I would be in another city now.

• Answer: اگر میں نے یہ نوکری لی ہوتی تو میں اب کسی اور شہر میں ہوتا۔

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've now explored the essential world of conditional tenses in Urdu. By mastering these structures, you're not only enhancing your grammatical skills but also opening doors to richer conversations and expressions. Remember, practice is key, so keep working on those exercises and try to use conditional sentences in your daily conversations.

As we move forward in this course, remember that every new concept builds upon the previous ones. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself navigating the Urdu language with confidence!

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• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Urdu Script

• Urdu Alphabet
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Basic Vocabulary

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

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Sources

• All Conditional Sentences Explained in Urdu - Grammareer
• Conditional Sentences in Urdu & Hindi with Examples
• Grammar Notes 8.2: Conditional Sentences – Hindi-Urdu

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• Conditional Mood
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Plurals
• How to Use Be
• Case and Sentence Structure
• 0 to A1 Course
• Introduction to Urdu Alphabets
• Give your Opinion
• Common Mistakes