ہمیشہ
hameśā/ɦə.meː.ʃɑ(ː)/
The English word "always" is translated into Urdu as ہمیشہ (hameśā). Wiktionary also lists سدا (sadā) and نتیہ (nitya).
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ہمیشہ | hameśā | /ɦə.meː.ʃɑ(ː)/ (Standard, Urdu) |
| سدا | sadā | |
| نتیہ | nitya |
The term is an adverb used to describe actions or states that occur at all times.
Which one should you use?
ہمیشہ is the standard, versatile form used in everyday speech. سدا serves as a more poetic or formal alternative, while نتیہ is another form of the word.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ہمیشہ is the most common form for daily conversation. سدا is more formal or poetic in nature.
Did you know?
- The word نتیہ comes from the Sanskrit nitya, which relates to the philosophical concept of eternal or cosmic order.
- While ہمیشہ means 'always', in certain colloquial contexts, it can be used to express frustration with a persistent habit, similar to saying 'always' with a sigh in English.
- Because Urdu is a hybrid language, a single sentence could technically use both a Persian-origin word and a Sanskrit-origin word to describe the same concept of 'always'.
Examples in context
- فریڈ ہمیشہ جھوٹ بولتا ہے۔Fred is always telling lies.This sentence shows how to use ہمیشہ to describe a habitual action.Tatoeba #2493104 by nabeel_tahir, translation #34081 by CN
- ٹام ہمیشہ تیز کافی پیتا ہے۔Tom always drinks his coffee strong.This sentence demonstrates using ہمیشہ with a frequent habit.Tatoeba #2348070 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1027180 by CK
- تم ہمیشہ دیر سے کیوں آتے ہو؟Why is it that you're always late?This sentence illustrates a question using ہمیشہ to describe a repeated occurrence.Tatoeba #1450827 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1326173 by CK
- میں آپکی مدد کے لئے ہمیشہ تیار رہوں گا۔I will always be ready to help you.
- میرے دل میں تم ہمیشہ رہتے ہو۔You always stay in my heart.
- میں تمہارے لیے ہمیشہ دعا کرتا ہوں۔I always pray for you.
- کچھ لوگ ہمیشہ دوسروں کی مدد کرتے ہیں۔Some people always help others.
- ہمیشہ کچھ نیا سیکھو!Always learn something new!
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ali and Aisha are talking about their morning routine.
- عائشہ Ayeshaکیا تم ہمیشہ اتنی جلدی اٹھتے ہو؟Kya tum hamesha itni jaldi uthte ho?Do you always wake up this early?
- علی Aliہاں، میں ہمیشہ صبح جلدی اٹھتا ہوں۔Haan, mein hamesha subah jaldi uthta hoon.Yes, I always wake up early in the morning.
- عائشہ Ayeshaیہ تو بہت اچھی عادت ہے۔Yeh to bohat achi aadat hai.That is a very good habit.
- علی Aliشکریہ، عائشہ۔Shukriya, Aisha.Thank you, Aisha.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations and entries ہمیشہ, سدا, نتیہ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سدا, نتیہ, ہمیشہ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
