اَور
aur
The English word 'and' is expressed in Urdu using اَور (aur) or و.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| اَور | aur | |
| و | o | /ʋə/ (Standard, Urdu) /oː/ (Standard, Urdu) |
The phrase is used as a conjunction to connect two similar words or phrases. Note that when اَور is used as an adjective rather than a conjunction, it can also mean 'more' or 'other'.
Which one should you use?
اَور is the standard conjunction for connecting ideas, whereas the single letter و is a more literary or formal way to represent 'and'. Additionally, while اَور functions as 'and', it possesses the distinct meaning of 'more' or 'other' when acting as an adjective.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Indian Urdu, اَور is the most common word for 'and' in both formal and informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word اَور is the standard, most common way to express 'and' in both spoken and written Urdu.
How do you pronounce it?
aur
Did you know?
- The letter و functions as a prefix in certain compound words, merging two concepts into one without a space.
- The single letter و is not just a shorthand for 'and' but is a structural element borrowed directly from Classical Persian to elevate the elegance of Urdu prose.
- The use of و is so formal that using it in a casual street conversation would sound like a character from a period drama.
Examples in context
- ٹام اور میری کو وہ آج کرنا ہے ؟Do Tom and Mary have to do that today?This sentence shows how to use و to connect two names in a question.Tatoeba #9697719 by Faizyrooma44, translation #6516404 by CT
- اب ہی جاوٴ، اور کبھی واپس مت آوٴ۔Leave now and don't ever come back.This sentence demonstrates the use of و to connect two commands.Tatoeba #10814989 by Roomba_Unit, translation #7593079 by _undertoad
- وہ اور صرف وہ ہی پوری سچائی جانتا ہے۔He and only he knows the whole truth.This sentence shows how و connects two parts of a subject phrase.Tatoeba #4229940 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1955966 by zahurdias
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sara and Umar are discussing what to buy at the grocery store.
- سارہ Saraکیا ہمیں سیب اَور مالٹے لینے ہیں؟kya hamein saib aur malte lene hain?Do we need to get apples and oranges?
- عمر Omarہاں، اَور کچھ بھی مزید چاہیے؟haan, aur kuch bhi mazeed chahiye?Yes, and do we need anything else?
- سارہ Saraنہیں، بس یہ کافی ہے۔nahi, bas yeh kaafi hai.No, this is enough.
- عمر Omarٹھیک ہے، چلو چلتے ہیں۔theek hai, chalo chaltay hain.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries و, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries و, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
