اگست
agast
The Urdu word for the English phrase "August" is اگست (agast).
اگست is used to refer specifically to the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: eighth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is agast.
Did you know?
- The Urdu word اگست was not borrowed directly from English, but was originally adapted from the Portuguese word agosto.
- While اگست is the standard term for the month, Urdu speakers often use the Islamic lunar calendar for religious dates, meaning one 'date' can refer to two different systems.
- Although the word اگست is the standard way to refer to the month, its pronunciation is heavily influenced by the English 'August' rather than the original Portuguese 'agosto'.
Examples in context
- اگست میں گرمی زیادہ ہوتی ہے۔Agast mein garmi zyada hoti hai.It is very hot in August.
- اگست کا مہینہ بہت اچھا ہے۔Agast ka mahina bohat acha hai.The month of August is very good.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Aisha are discussing their travel plans.
- احمد Ahmedعائشہ، ہم سفر کب کریں؟Aisha, hum safar kab karein?Aisha, when should we travel?
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیرا خیال ہے کہ اگست بہتر ہے۔Mera khayal hai ke August behtar hai.I think August is better.
- احمد Ahmedاگست تو بہت گرم ہوتا ہے۔August to bohat garm hota hai.August is very hot, though.
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، لیکن ٹکٹ سستے ہوں گے۔Haan, lekin ticket saste honge.Yes, but the tickets will be cheaper.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اگست, CC BY-SA 4.0.
