بہادر
bahadur
The English word "brave" is translated into Urdu as بہادر (bahadur).
The term is used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.
Meaning: strong in the face of fear (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
bahadur
Did you know?
- The word بہادر is a linguistic traveler that has traveled from Persian through the Indian subcontinent and even into Turkish. It shares a common ancestor with the Turkish name Bahadır, which is still a popular given name today.
- In Urdu literature, a character described as بہادر is often expected to show 'khud-dari' (self-respect) as part of their bravery. In this culture, being brave is not just about fighting, but about maintaining one's dignity.
- In many parts of South Asia, the term بہادر has historically been used as a title or a surname to denote someone of noble or warrior status. It transitioned from a descriptive adjective to a marker of social prestige.
Examples in context
- وہ ایک بہادر سپاہی ہے۔He is a brave soldier.
- میرے والد بہادر کسان ہیں۔My father is a brave farmer.
- وہاں ایک دلیر شخص موجود ہے۔There is a brave person there.
- آپ کو بہادر ہونا چاہیے۔aap ko bahadur hona chahiye.You should be brave.
Example conversation
Hamza and Fatima are talking about a rescue worker.
- حمزہ Hamzaکیا آپ نے خبریں دیکھیں؟Kya aap ne khabrein dekheen?Did you see the news?
- فاطمہ Fatimaہاں، وہ بچانے والا بہت بہادر تھا۔Haan, woh bachane wala bohat bahadur tha.Yes, that rescuer was very brave.
- حمزہ Hamzaاس نے اپنی جان خطرے میں ڈالی۔Us ne apni jaan khatre mein daali.He put his life in danger.
- فاطمہ Fatimaاسی لیے وہ سچا بہادر ہے۔Isi liye woh sacha bahadur hai.That is why he is truly brave.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بہادر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
