جانی
jani
The English word 'darling' can be translated into Urdu as جانی (jani).
The term جانی is used informally and affectionately between lovers, close friends or towards children.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term جانی is derived from the word 'jaan', meaning life or soul, literally translating to 'one who is my life'.
Which one should you use?
Jaan means 'life' or 'beloved' and is used in intimate relationships, while Guddoo is an informal term of endearment roughly translating to 'cutie' or 'darling'.
How do you pronounce it?
jani
Did you know?
- In some contexts, جانی can be used ironically or sarcastically between friends to mock someone who is acting overly dramatic or pretentious.
- The word جان is a cognate shared with Persian, reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian literature and court language on the development of Urdu.
- If you call a stranger جانی in a formal setting, it might be perceived as overly familiar or even suspicious, much like calling a stranger 'honey' in English.
Examples in context
- جانی، مجھے تم سے پیار ہے۔jaani, mujhe tum se pyar hai.Darling, I love you.
Example conversation
A couple is talking at home about dinner.
- عائشہ Ayeshaجانی، آج کھانے میں کیا ہے؟Jaani, aaj khaane mein kya hai?Darling, what is for dinner today?
- حمزہ Hamzaمیں نے تمہارے لیے بریانی بنائی ہے۔Main ne tumhare liye biryani banayi hai.I have made biryani for you.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ، تم بہت اچھی ہو۔Shukriya, tum bohat achi ho.Thank you, you are very kind.
- حمزہ Hamzaخوش رہو، جانی۔Khush raho, jaani.Stay happy, darling.
