How to Say “Shut Up” in Pakistan (Urdu)
The common Urdu way to say “shut up” in Pakistan is چپ ہو جاؤ (chup ho jāo), or just چپ (chup).
About the Pakistan guides
There is no single language called Pakistani. Urdu is the national language and is understood across the country. English is used in government, law and higher education. Most people grow up speaking a regional language. Punjabi is the most common first language, followed by Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki and Balochi. Most guides in this category give Urdu, and some also give words in Punjabi, Sindhi or Pashto.
In Urdu, use aap as the polite "you" with strangers and older people, and keep tum for friends. Assalam o alaikum is the usual greeting.
| National language | Urdu |
|---|---|
| Official language | English, with Urdu |
| Most common first language | Punjabi |
| Other major languages | Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Balochi |
Language status: Constitution of Pakistan. First languages: Census of Pakistan (2017). Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Medicine” in Pakistan (Urdu)
The Urdu word for “medicine” is دوا (davā). People also say دوائی (davāʾī), and ادویات (adviyāt) is the formal plural for medicines in general.
How to Say “How Much” in Pakistan (Urdu)
To ask “how much” in Pakistan you say کتنا (kitnā). When shopping, ask the price with یہ کتنے کا ہے؟ (yeh kitne kā hai?).
How to Say “Send Me Money” in Pakistan (Urdu)
In Pakistan “send me money” in Urdu is مجھے پیسے بھیجو (mujhe paise bhejo) to a family member or friend.
How to Say “You’re Ugly” in Pakistan (Urdu)
In Pakistan “you’re ugly” in Urdu is تم بدصورت ہو (tum badsūrat ho) to someone close and آپ بدصورت ہیں (āp badsūrat haiṉ) in the respectful form.
How to Say “Princess” in Pakistan (Urdu)
In Urdu, as spoken in Pakistan, “princess” is شہزادی (shahzādī).
How to Say “Grandpa” in Pakistan (Urdu)
For an affectionate “grandpa” in Pakistan, children say دادا جی (dada ji) for their father’s father and نانا جی (nana ji) for their mother’s father.
How to Say “I Love You” in Pakistan (Urdu)
In Pakistan a man says میں تم سے محبت کرتا ہوں (main tum se muhabbat kartā hūñ) and a woman says میں تم سے محبت کرتی ہوں (main tum se muhabbat kartī hūñ).
How to Say “Congratulations” in Pakistan (Urdu)
In Pakistan people say مبارک ہو (mubarak ho) for almost any good news, from a new job to a wedding.
How to Say “Banana” in Pakistan (Urdu)
A banana is کیلا (kelā) in Pakistan, and several bananas are کیلے (kele). Fruit sellers do not use the English word.