سخی
saxī/sə.xiː/
The Urdu word for generous is سخی (saxī).
سخی is an adjective used to describe someone who is willing to give and share unsparingly.
Meaning: willing to give and share unsparingly (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /sə.xiː/.
Did you know?
- In some poetic contexts, calling someone سخی can be a way to praise their ability to overlook the faults of others, not just their ability to give gifts.
- The word سخی actually shares its roots with the Arabic word for 'generosity' and 'liberality', meaning it carries a sense of noble-mindedness rather than just physical giving.
- In traditional Urdu literature, a سخی is not just someone who gives money, but someone who provides 'panah' or shelter to strangers without question.
Examples in context
- وہ ایک سخی انسان ہے۔Woh ek sakhi insaan hai.He is a generous person.
- آپ بہت سخی ہیں۔Aap bohat sakhi hain.You are very generous.
- سخی لوگ دوسروں کی مدد کرتے ہیں۔Sakhi log doosron ki madad karte hain.Generous people help others.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are talking about a mutual friend.
- احمد Ahmedکیا تم نے علی کی مدد دیکھی؟Kya tum ne Ali ki madad dekhi?Did you see Ali's help?
- سارہ Saraہاں، وہ واقعی بہت سخی ہے۔Haan, woh waqayi bohat sakhi hai.Yes, he is really very generous.
- احمد Ahmedوہ ہمیشہ سب کچھ بانٹتا ہے۔Woh hamesha sab kuch baant-ta hai.He always shares everything.
- سارہ Saraایسے لوگ بہت کم ہوتے ہیں۔Aise log bohat kam hote hain.Such people are very rare.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “generous” translations and entries سخی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سخی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
