بند کرنا
band karnā/bənd̪ kəɾ.nɑː/
In Urdu, to close (move a door) is بند کرنا (band karnā).
The verb بند کرنا is used to describe the act of shutting or closing something. While often used for doors, it is also the standard way to express closing shops, eyes or mouths. Note that if you wish to ask if something is physically close in distance, you would use the phrase کیا یہ قریب ہے؟ instead.
Meaning: move (a door) (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase بند کرنا is composed of the adjective band, meaning closed or shut and the verb karnā, meaning to do.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes depending on the tense and subject. The past tense is بند کیا (closed), and the continuous present form for a masculine subject is بند کر رہا ہے (is closing).
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced band karnā (/bənd̪ kəɾ.nɑː/).
When do people say it?
The phrase قریب ہونا can be used figuratively to express being close to finding a solution or understanding something.
Did you know?
- In some Urdu contexts, the word بند (band) can also refer to a 'dam' or 'embankment' because it implies something that is closed or blocking the flow of water.
- The word بند (band) shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'bind', meaning to tie or fasten.
- While بند کرنا means to close, the word بند is also used in Urdu slang to refer to an English 'bun'.
Examples in context
- دروازہ بند کرناTo close the doorThis sentence demonstrates how to use بند کرنا in the context of closing a door.
- کیا یہ بنک قریب ہے؟Is this bank close?
- وہ میرا قریبی دوست ہے۔He/She is my close friend.
- کھڑکی بند کرنا۔khidki band karna.To close the window.
- براہ کرم دکان بند کرنا نہ بھولیں۔barah-e-karam dukan band karna na bhoolein.Please do not forget to close the shop.
Example conversation
Sara and Ali are inside a room during a windy day.
- سارہ Saraعلی، کیا تم دروازہ بند کرنا بھول گئے؟Ali, kya tum darwaza band karna bhool gaye?Ali, did you forget to close the door?
- علی Aliنہیں، میں ابھی دروازہ بند کرتا ہوں۔Nahi, mein abhi darwaza band karta hoon.No, I will close the door right now.
- سارہ Saraشکریہ، باہر بہت ہوا ہے۔Shukriya, bahar bohat hawa hai.Thank you, it is very windy outside.
- علی Aliجی، میں نے دروازہ بند کر دیا ہے۔Ji, mein ne darwaza band kar diya hai.Yes, I have closed the door.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “close” translations and entries بند کرنا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بند, کرنا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
