امتحان
imtihan
The English phrase "exam" is translated into Urdu as امتحان (imtihan).
امتحان refers to a formal test used to evaluate a person's knowledge or skill in a particular subject.
Which one should you use?
While امتحان is the standard term, the word ٹیسٹ can be used interchangeably with it in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
imtihan
Did you know?
- The word امتحان shares its Arabic roots with the concept of testing the purity of gold or silver. It originally described the process of refining precious metals through intense heat.
- While English speakers say they 'take' an exam, Urdu speakers often use the verb ڈینا (dena), which means 'to give'. This can be confusing because it sounds like the teacher is the one performing the action.
- In certain literary contexts, امتحان is used to describe the 'test of love'. This refers to the various trials a lover must endure to prove the depth of their devotion.
Examples in context
- میں امتحان میں کامیابی حاصل کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔I want to achieve success in the exam.
- وہ امتحان کی تیاری درست طریقے سے کر رہے ہیں۔They are preparing for the exam in the right way.
- میرا کل امتحان ہے۔mera kal imtihan hai.My exam is tomorrow.
- امتحان بہت مشکل تھا۔imtihan bohat mushkil tha.The exam was very difficult.
- کیا آپ نے امتحان دیا؟kya aap ne imtihan diya?Did you take the exam?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- عمر Omarسارہ، کیا آپ نے امتحان کے بارے میں سنا؟Sara, kya aap ne imtihan ke bare mein suna?Sara, did you hear about the exam?
- سارہ Saraہاں عمر، یہ اگلے ہفتے ہے۔Haan Umar, yeh aglay hafte hai.Yes Umar, it is next week.
- عمر Omarمیں بہت پریشان ہوں۔Main bohat pareshan hoon.I am very worried.
- سارہ Saraفکر نہ کریں، ہم مل کر پڑھیں گے۔Fikr na karein, hum mil kar parhein ge.Don't worry, we will study together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries امتحان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
