انڈا
anda
The Urdu word for "egg" is انڈا (anda).
The word انڈا refers to the edible egg of a domestic fowl or the contents of such an egg used as food.
Meaning: edible egg of a domestic fowl, the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun انڈا becomes the plural form انڈے (eggs) in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
anda
Did you know?
- In certain poetic traditions, the 'egg' is used as a metaphor for the universe or the potential of life, much like the 'cosmic egg' in Greek mythology.
- The Sanskrit root of انڈا is also the source for many scientific terms in Indo-Aryan languages describing rounded or globular shapes.
- In Pakistani street food culture, an انڈا is often added to a paratha to create an 'Anda Paratha', a staple breakfast that blends an omelette with fried flatbread.
Examples in context
- مجھے ایک انڈا چاہیے۔mujhe ek anda chahiye.I want one egg.
- ناشتے میں انڈا کھائیں۔nashte mein anda khayein.Eat an egg for breakfast.
Example conversation
A woman and a man are discussing breakfast in their kitchen.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعمر، کیا آپ کے پاس انڈا ہے؟Umar, kya aap ke paas anda hai?Umar, do you have an egg?
- عمر Omarہاں، میں نے ایک انڈا ابال لیا ہے۔Haan, maine ek anda ubaal liya hai.Yes, I have boiled one egg.
- عائشہ Ayeshaبہت اچھا، مجھے بھوک لگی ہے۔Bohat achha, mujhe bhook lagi hai.Very good, I am hungry.
- عمر Omarعائشہ، یہ لیں آپ کا ناشتہ۔Ayesha, yeh lein aap ka nashta.Ayesha, here is your breakfast.
