دلچسپی
dilchaspi
In Urdu, the English phrase 'interest' is expressed as دلچسپی (dilchaspi).
The word دلچسپی refers to something that one is interested in, such as a topic, activity or subject.
Meaning: something one is interested in (noun)
Which one should you use?
While دلچسپی is the standard term, other words can be used depending on the context. Shauq is used specifically to indicate a hobby or a particular interest. In formal contexts, you might use Tawajjah or Rujhan, with the latter being used when discussing interest in a specific subject or topic.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of being interested, you use the verb lena (to take) after the noun دلچسپی, forming the phrase دلچسپی لینا (to take interest).
How do you pronounce it?
dilchaspi
Did you know?
- The word دلچسپی begins with دل, the Urdu word for 'heart'. This reflects a cultural view that true interest is a matter of the heart rather than just the mind.
- In high poetry, interest or attraction is often described using the word کشش (kashish), which literally means 'pull' or 'attraction'.
- The word شوقین (shauqeen) is used to describe a person who has a particular interest, often implying they are a connoisseur or an enthusiast.
Examples in context
- مجھے موسیقی میں دلچسپی ہے۔I have an interest in music.
- کیا آپ کو کتابوں میں دلچسپی ہے؟kya aap ko kitabon mein dilchaspi hai?Do you have an interest in books?
- اس کی دلچسپی صرف کھیل میں ہے۔us ki dilchaspi sirf khel mein hai.His interest is only in sports.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies.
- عمر Omarفاطمہ، آپ کی کیا دلچسپی ہے؟Fatima, aap ki kya dilchaspi hai?Fatima, what is your interest?
- فاطمہ Fatimaمجھے تصویر بنانے میں دلچسپی ہے۔Mujhe tasveer bananay mein dilchaspi hai.I have an interest in painting.
- عمر Omarیہ تو بہت اچھی بات ہے۔Yeh to bohat achi baat hai.That is a very good thing.
- فاطمہ Fatimaاور آپ کی کیا دلچسپی ہے، عمر؟Aur aap ki kya dilchaspi hai, Umar?And what is your interest, Umar?
