گل بہار
gul-e-bahaar
The English word 'daisy' is translated into Urdu as گل بہار (gul-e-bahaar).
گل بہار is used to refer to the flower species Bellis perennis.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gul-e-bahaar
Did you know?
- In Urdu poetry and literature, the word گل is often used as a metaphor for a beloved person's cheek.
- The component بہار shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word 'vihāra', which refers to a 'monastery' or 'dwelling'.
- The phrase گل بہار literally translates to 'flower of spring'.
Example conversation
Aisha and Ali are walking in a garden.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعلی، دیکھو یہ گل بہار کتنا خوبصورت ہے!Ali, dekho yeh gul bahar kitna khoobsurat hai!Ali, look how beautiful this daisy is!
- علی Aliہاں، اس کا رنگ بہت پیارا ہے۔Haan, is ka rang bohat pyara hai.Yes, its color is very lovely.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں اپنے لیے ایک گل بہار توڑتی ہوں۔Main apne liye ek gul bahar todti hoon.I am picking a daisy for myself.
- علی Aliٹھیک ہے، عائشہ، توڑ لیں۔Theek hai, Aisha, tod lein.Okay, Aisha, go ahead and pick it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بہار, گل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
