اندازہ
The English word "guess" can be translated into Urdu as اندازہ.
The word is used as a verb meaning to reach an unconfirmed conclusion.
Meaning: to reach an unconfirmed conclusion (verb)
Did you know?
- While اندازہ is used for a calculated guess, the word تکّہ is used for a wild or random shot in the dark.
- The term اندازہ is etymologically linked to the concept of 'style' or 'manner', as انداز can also mean 'mode' or 'way'.
- The word اندازہ is used in poetry to describe the 'limit' or 'extent' of one's grief or love, far beyond the meaning of a simple guess.
Examples in context
- محفل میں کونسا گانا چلائیں؟ اندازہ لگائیں!Which song should we play at the gathering? Take a guess!
- کیا آپ کو کوئی اندازہ ہے؟kya aap ko koi andaza hai?Do you have any guess?
- میرا اندازہ ہے کہ وہ آئے گا۔mera andaza hai ke woh aaye ga.My guess is that he will come.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Zainab are discussing the arrival time of a guest.
- احمد Ahmedکیا آپ کو اندازہ ہے کہ وہ کب آئے گا؟kya aap ko andaza hai ke woh kab aaye ga?Do you have a guess as to when he will arrive?
- زینب Zainabنہیں، میرا کوئی اندازہ نہیں ہے۔nahin, mera koi andaza nahin hai.No, I have no guess.
- احمد Ahmedمیرا اندازہ ہے کہ وہ دو بجے تک پہنچ جائے گا۔mera andaza hai ke woh do baje tak pahunch jaye ga.My guess is that he will arrive by two o'clock.
- زینب Zainabامید ہے کہ آپ کا اندازہ درست ہو۔umeed hai ke aap ka andaza durust ho.I hope your guess is correct.
