چوتڑ
chutar
The English word "buttocks" is translated into Urdu as چوتڑ (chutar).
The term refers to the pair of buttocks.
Meaning: pair of buttocks (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word چوتڑ is informal and may be perceived as vulgar or impolite in many social settings. If you wish to use a more informal but slightly different term for "backside," you can use پچھواں.
How do you pronounce it?
chutar
Did you know?
- In many Urdu-speaking households, using a word like چوتڑ in front of elders is seen as a significant breach of etiquette, regardless of the context.
- The concept of 'modesty' in Urdu culture often dictates that words describing the body are replaced by vague references to 'the back' or 'the bottom' in even friendly company.
- Urdu has several levels of 'politeness' for the same body part, ranging from medical terms to the vulgar چوتڑ and the mild پچھواں.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are talking about a physical injury.
- سارہ Saraکیا آپ کو درد ہو رہا ہے؟Kya aap ko dard ho raha hai?Are you in pain?
- احمد Ahmedہاں، میرے چوتڑ میں درد ہے۔Haan, mere chutar mein dard hai.Yes, there is pain in my buttocks.
- سارہ Saraآپ کو آرام کرنا چاہیے۔Aap ko aaraam karna chahiye.You should rest.
- احمد Ahmedمیں کوشش کروں گا۔Main koshish karoon ga.I will try.
