کھیل
khel/kʰeːl/
The English word "game" is کھیل (khel) in Urdu.
کھیل is a noun used to describe an activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment.
Meaning: activity described by a set of rules, especially for the purpose of entertainment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "games" in a context where the word is used with postpositions, the plural form is کھیلوں.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /kʰeːl/.
Did you know?
- While کھیل means 'game', the Urdu language has specific, non-translated names for traditional games like گلی ڈنڈا which involves a small stick and a larger one, reflecting local cultural heritage.
- The word کھیل is closely related to the word for 'play' or 'performance' in traditional South Asian theater. This blends the idea of a competitive game with an artistic act.
- Despite the similarities in meaning, Urdu distinguishes between کھیل for a game and مقابلہ for a formal match or contest, depending on whether the focus is on the activity or the competition.
Examples in context
- بیس بال کھیل بارش کی وجہ سے ملتوی کر دیا گیا۔The baseball game was called off due to rain.This sentence shows how to use کھیل when discussing a baseball game being postponed.Tatoeba #1463914 by nabeel_tahir, translation #26753 by CK
- وہ واقعی مزیدار کھیل ہے!It's a really fun game!
- یہ ایک بہت دلچسپ کھیل ہے۔yeh ek bohat dilchasp khel hai.This is a very interesting game.
- کیا ہم اب کھیل شروع کریں؟kya hum ab khel shuru karein?Shall we start the game now?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to do in their free time.
- عمر Omarعائشہ، کیا ہم کوئی کھیل کھیلیں؟Ayesha, kya hum koi khel khelein?Ayesha, shall we play a game?
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں عمر، کون سا کھیل؟Haan Umar, kaun sa khel?Yes Umar, which game?
- عمر Omarآئیں لڈو کھیلتے ہیں۔Aayein Ludo khelte hain.Let's play Ludo.
- عائشہ Ayeshaٹھیک ہے، یہ بہت اچھا خیال ہے۔Theek hai, yeh bohat acha khayal hai.Okay, that is a very good idea.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry کھیل, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
