برگر
The word for hamburger in Urdu is برگر.
برگر is an informal way to refer to a hamburger.
Meaning: informal: hamburger (noun)
Did you know?
- In Pakistan, the term برگر is often used as a social slur to describe someone who is perceived as Westernized, out of touch, or elitist.
- While برگر is the standard term, street vendors in Pakistan often sell a 'Anda Burger', which is actually a spicy fried egg patty in a bun rather than a beef patty.
- Urdu speakers often use the phrase برگر بننا (burger banna), which literally means 'to become a burger', to describe someone pretending to be high-class or Western.
Examples in context
- میں نے کالج کی کیفٹریا سے برگر کھریدا۔I bought a burger from the college cafeteria.
- میں نے کالج کی کیفٹریا سے ہمبرگر کھریدا۔I bought a burger from the college cafeteria.
- مجھے ایک برگر چاہیے۔mujhe ek burger chahiye.I want a burger.
- یہ برگر بہت مزیدار ہے۔yeh burger bohat mazedar hai.This burger is very delicious.
- کیا آپ کے پاس برگر ہے؟kya aap ke paas burger hai?Do you have a burger?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Fatima are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- احمد Ahmedفاطمہ، کیا ہم برگر کھائیں؟Fatima, kya hum burger khayen?Fatima, shall we eat a burger?
- فاطمہ Fatimaہاں، مجھے برگر پسند ہے۔Haan, mujhe burger pasand hai.Yes, I like burgers.
- احمد Ahmedٹھیک ہے، میں برگر منگواتا ہوں۔Theek hai, mein burger mangwata hoon.Okay, I will order a burger.
- فاطمہ Fatimaشکریہ، احمد!Shukriya, Ahmed!Thanks, Ahmed!
