کمبل
kambal/kəm.bəl/masculine
The Urdu word for blanket is کمبل (kambal).
کمبل refers to a fabric blanket.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
کمبل is a masculine noun. Any adjectives or verbs used to describe it must agree with the masculine gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /kəm.bəl/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In many parts of Pakistan and India, a کمبل is not just for beds but is often draped over the shoulders like a shawl during outdoor winter gatherings.
- The word کمبل is borrowed from Punjabi into Urdu, reflecting how closely these two languages have influenced each other's domestic vocabulary.
- While کمبل is the general term, you might hear لحاف (lihaf) for a traditional hand-stitched quilt, which is a distinct cultural craft involving layers of cotton.
Examples in context
- مجھے ایک گرم کمبل چاہیےI want a warm blanket
- یہ کمبل بہت گرم ہے۔yeh kambal bohat garam hai.This blanket is very warm.
- مجھے ایک نیا کمبل چاہیے۔mujhe ek naya kambal chahiye.I want a new blanket.
- کمرے میں کمبل رکھ دو۔kamre mein kambal rakh do.Put the blanket in the room.
Example conversation
Aisha and Omar are preparing for a cold night.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعمر، کیا آپ کے پاس کوئی اضافی کمبل ہے؟Omar, kya aap ke paas koi izafi kambal hai?Omar, do you have an extra blanket?
- عمر Omarجی ہاں، الماری میں ایک کمبل رکھا ہے۔Ji haan, almaari mein ek kambal rakha hai.Yes, there is a blanket in the cupboard.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ، مجھے بہت سردی لگ رہی ہے۔Shukriya, mujhe bohat sardi lag rahi hai.Thank you, I am feeling very cold.
- عمر Omarمیں ابھی آپ کے لیے لے آتا ہوں۔Main abhi aap ke liye lay aata hoon.I will bring it for you right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries کمبل, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کمبل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
