گُڑِیا
guṛiyāfeminine
The English word "doll" is translated into Urdu as گُڑِیا (guṛiyā). Wiktionary also lists پُتْلِی (putlī).
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| گُڑِیا | guṛiyā | feminine |
| پُتْلِی | putlī | feminine |
Both provided forms refer to a toy in the form of a human.
Which one should you use?
گُڑِیا is the most common word for a doll, typically referring to a soft or plastic toy for children. In contrast, پُتْلِی is a more formal or specific term that can refer to a puppet or a doll, often used in literature or traditional contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word گُڑِیا is a feminine noun, so any adjectives describing it must also be in the feminine form. Similarly, پُتْلِی is also a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
guṛiyā
Did you know?
- While پُتْلِی refers to a doll, it is also the root for the Urdu word for 'pupil' of the eye, پُتْلِی, because the pupil looks like a tiny small figure.
- The word گُڑِیا is a common term of endearment for young girls in many Urdu-speaking households, often used by parents to affectionately address their daughters.
- The word پُتْلِی is used in the common Urdu idiom پُتْلِی بنانا, which means to make someone a puppet or a pawn to be manipulated.
Examples in context
- یہ گُڑِیا بہت خوبصورت ہے۔yeh guriya bohat khubsurat hai.This doll is very beautiful.
- بچی اپنی گُڑِیا سے کھیل رہی ہے۔bachi apni guriya se khel rahi hai.The girl is playing with her doll.
- مجھے نئی گُڑِیا چاہیے،mujhe nayi guriya chahiye.I want a new doll.
Example conversation
Zainab is looking at a gift in a toy shop with Hamza.
- زینب Zainabحمزہ، کیا یہ گُڑِیا اچھی ہے؟Hamza, kya yeh guriya achi hai?Hamza, is this doll good?
- حمزہ Hamzaہاں، یہ گُڑِیا بہت پیاری ہے۔Haan, yeh guriya bohat pyari hai.Yes, this doll is very cute.
- زینب Zainabٹھیک ہے، میں یہ لے لوں گی۔Theek hai, mein yeh le loon gi.Okay, I will take this one.
- حمزہ Hamzaبہت اچھا انتخاب ہے۔Bohat acha intekhab hai.It is a very good choice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “doll” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
