پل
pul
The English word 'bridge' is translated into Urdu as پل (pul).
The word پل refers to a construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
Meaning: construction or natural feature that spans a divide (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pul.
Did you know?
- The word پل is also used in Urdu to mean a 'moment' or 'instant'. While the bridge is a physical span, this second meaning refers to a span of time.
- The word پل was borrowed into Urdu from Classical Persian, which had previously borrowed it from Sanskrit pala.
- In classical Persian poetry, which heavily influenced Urdu, the word for bridge often serves as a symbol for the fragile transition between life and the afterlife.
Examples in context
- سیٹو پل کتنا لمبا ہے؟How long is the Seto Bridge?This sentence is useful for asking about the length of a specific bridge using پل.Tatoeba #12902362 by Roomba_Unit, translation #271235 by CN
- پناہ گزین پل کے نیچے چھپ گئے۔Refugees hid under the bridge.This sentence is useful for describing the location of refugees using پل.Tatoeba #1564765 by nabeel_tahir, translation #947581 by CK
- مجھے پل کے نیچے سے گزرنا پڑا۔I had to pass beneath the bridge.
- دریا پر ایک نیا پل بن رہا ہے۔dariya par ek naya pul ban raha hai.A new bridge is being built on the river.
Example conversation
Ali and Sarah are walking near a river in the city.
- سارہ Saraعلی، دیکھو وہ کتنا خوبصورت پل ہے۔Ali, dekho woh kitna khoobsurat pul hai.Ali, look how beautiful that bridge is.
- علی Aliہاں سارہ، یہ بہت مضبوط بھی لگ رہا ہے۔Haan Sarah, yeh bohat mazboot bhi lag raha hai.Yes Sarah, it also looks very strong.
- سارہ Saraکیا ہم اس پل سے گزر سکتے ہیں؟Kya hum is pul se guzar sakte hain?Can we cross this bridge?
- علی Aliہاں، چلو وہاں سے چلتے ہیں۔Haan, chalo wahan se chaltay hain.Yes, let's go that way.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries پل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
