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As a seasoned Urdu language teacher, I am well aware that the key to effectively communicating in Urdu lies in mastering the art of sentence structure. In this lesson, I will teach how to form complex sentences in Urdu using appropriate grammar rules and vocabulary.

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: How to Use Be & Negation.

Understanding Urdu Sentence Structure

Before we delve into the specifics of complex sentence structure, it is important to understand the basic components of an Urdu sentence. At its core, an Urdu sentence consists of a subject, a verb, and an object. However, unlike English, Urdu sentences are read and written from right to left, which can take some getting used to. Here is an example:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
میں	mein	I
کتاب	kitaab	book
پڑہتا	parhta	read
ہوں	hoon	am

• میں || I
• کتاب || book
• پڑہتا || read
• ہوں || am

When translated to English, the sentence reads "I am reading a book."

Forming Complex Sentences

Once you have a good grasp of basic sentence structure, you can start experimenting with more complex sentence structures in Urdu. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get started:

Connectors

Connectors are an essential element of complex sentence structure. They are used to link different clauses together to form a single sentence. In Urdu, there are a variety of connectors available, each serving a different purpose. Here are some of the most common connectors:

• جب || when
• کہ || that
• لیکن || but
• علاوہ ازیں || besides
• چونکہ || because

Here's an example of how to use a connector in a complex sentence:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
وہ	woh	he
جب	jab	when
اپنی	apni	his own
کتاب	kitaab	book
پڑھتا	parhta	reads

• وہ || he
• جب || when
• اپنی || his own
• کتاب || book
• پڑھتا || reads

When translated into English, the sentence reads "He reads his own book when." The final clause needs to be linked to another one to complete the sentence.

Relative Clauses

In Urdu, relative clauses are often used to elaborate on a specific topic or idea within a sentence. They are formed by adding a relative pronoun, such as "جو" or "جِس", to a sentence. Here's how to use a relative clause in a sentence:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
وہ	woh	he
کتاب	kitaab	book
جس	jis	that
میں	mein	in
دیکھتا	dekhata	sees
ہے	hai	is

• وہ || he
• کتاب || book
• جس || that
• میں || in
• دیکھتا || sees
• ہے || is

When translated to English, the sentence reads "He sees the book in which he is interested."

Infinitive Clauses

Infinitive clauses are often used in Urdu to express actions or ideas that are in progress or will be completed in the future. They are formed by adding the word "کرنا" to a verb stem. Here is how to use an infinitive clause in Urdu:

Urdu	Pronunciation	English
وہ	woh	he
کتاب	kitaab	book
پڑھ	parh	to read
رہا	reha	is

• وہ || he
• کتاب || book
• پڑھ || to read
• رہا || is

When translated into English, the sentence reads "He is reading a book."

Tips for Mastering Complex Sentence Structure

Mastering complex sentence structure in Urdu can be challenging, but with enough time and practice, it can be done. Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

• Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with complex sentence structures.
• Start small. Don't try to master complex sentences right away. Start with just one connector or relative clause and build from there.
• Read and listen to Urdu media. This will help you get a better feel for how complex sentence structures are used in everyday conversation.
• Use online resources. There are plenty of online resources available to help you practice complex sentence structure in Urdu.

Conclusion

Learning to form complex sentence structures in Urdu is an important step towards fluency in the language. By mastering connectors, relative clauses, and infinitive clauses, you can take your Urdu speaking and writing skills to the next level. The key to success is practice, so keep at it!

Sources

• The Basics of Urdu Sentence Structure & Word Order
• Is Urdu Hard To Learn?: 10 Useful Facts To Consider - Ling App
• English Urdu Grammar | Cgeprginia
• THE STRUCTURE OF COMPLEX PREDICATES IN URDU

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