جہالت
jahalat
The English word "ignorance" is translated into Urdu as جہالت (jahalat).
The term جہالت is used both to describe a lack of formal education and a lack of awareness or knowledge about a specific subject.
Meaning: condition of being uninformed or uneducated (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jahalat
Did you know?
- While 'jahalat' refers to the state of being ignorant, the adjective 'jahil' is frequently used in Urdu to describe a person who is not just uneducated, but also rude or ill-mannered.
- The word جہالت is derived from the Arabic root 'j-h-l', which is also the root for the word 'jahiliyyah' used to describe the pre-Islamic era in the Arabian Peninsula.
- The word جہالت is derived from the Arabic root جهل, which in early classical contexts did not just mean a lack of knowledge but also referred to a state of impulsive passion or rashness.
Examples in context
- جہالت معاشرے کے لیے بہت نقصان دہ ہے۔jahalat muashray ke liye bohat nuqsan deh hai.Ignorance is very harmful to society.
- علم اور جہالت میں بہت فرق ہے۔ilm aur jahalat mein bohat farq hai.There is a big difference between knowledge and ignorance.
- اس کی جہالت کا کوئی حل نہیں۔is ki jahalat ka koi hal nahi.There is no cure for his ignorance.
Example conversation
Ali and Aisha are discussing the importance of education in a classroom.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعلی، کیا تم سمجھتے ہو کہ جہالت ایک بڑی مشکل ہے؟Ali, kya tum samajhte ho ke jahalat ek bari mushkil hai?Ali, do you think ignorance is a big problem?
- علی Aliہاں عائشہ، جہالت کی وجہ سے لوگ غلطی کرتے ہیں۔Haan Aisha, jahalat ki wajah se log ghalti karte hain.Yes Aisha, people make mistakes because of ignorance.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاس لیے ہمیں سب کو پڑھانا چاہیے۔Is liye hamein sab ko parhana chahiye.That is why we should teach everyone.
- علی Aliتم بالکل ٹھیک کہہ رہی ہو۔Tum bilkul theek keh rahi ho.You are absolutely right.
