اُونچی
aūncīfeminine
The English word 'loud' is translated into Urdu as اُونچی (aūncī) when describing sound. Wiktionary also lists تیز (tez) and زوردار (zordar).
Meaning: of a sound (adj)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| اُونچی | aūncī | feminine | |
| تیز | tez | /t̪eːz/ (Standard, Urdu) | |
| زوردار | zordar | /zoːɾ.d̪ɑːɾ/ (Standard, Urdu) |
In Urdu, 'loud' can be expressed in several ways depending on the specific quality of the sound you wish to convey, such as its volume, its sharpness or its power.
What does it mean word for word?
The word اُونچی (aūncī) literally translates to 'high' when used to describe sound.
Which one should you use?
اُونچی (aūncī) is the most common way to describe 'loud' in terms of volume or pitch. تیز (tez) can mean 'loud' in the sense of a sound being sharp or piercing, but it also primarily means 'fast' or 'strong'. زوردار (zordar) is used for a 'powerful' or 'forceful' sound, often implying a heavy or impactful volume.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form اُونچی (aūncī) changes to the masculine form اُونچا (aūncā) when describing a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
aūncī
Did you know?
- When using تیز (tez) for sound, you are using a word that also describes brilliance or brightness in other contexts.
- The suffix '-dar' in زوردار (zordar) functions like the English suffix '-ful' in 'powerful', turning a noun into an adjective that possesses that quality.
- The word تیز (tez) is a loanword from Classical Persian, linking the concepts of 'speed' and 'sharpness' across languages.
Examples in context
- کریمہ کی آواز بہت تیز ہے۔Karima's voice is very loud.
- یہ بچے شور مچا رہے ہیں۔These children are making a lot of noise.
- آواز اُونچی ہے۔aawaz oonchi hai.The voice is loud.
- وہ اُونچی آواز میں بول رہی ہے۔woh oonchi aawaz mein bol rahi hai.She is speaking in a loud voice.
Example conversation
Fatima and Ahmed are in a living room with a television.
- فاطمہ Fatimaاحمد، ٹی وی کی آواز بہت اُونچی ہے۔Ahmed, TV ki awaaz bohat oonchi hai.Ahmed, the TV volume is very loud.
- احمد Ahmedاوہ، معذرت، میں اسے کم کرتا ہوں۔Oh, maazrat, mein ise kam karta hoon.Oh, sorry, I will turn it down.
- فاطمہ Fatimaشکریہ، میری طبیعت ٹھیک نہیں ہے۔Shukriya, meri tabiyat theek nahi hai.Thank you, I am not feeling well.
- احمد Ahmedکوئی بات نہیں، فاطمہ۔Koi baat nahi, Fatima.No problem, Fatima.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loud” translations and entries تیز, زوردار, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries تیز, زوردار, CC BY-SA 4.0.
