مالِش
māliśfeminine
The English phrase 'massage' can be translated into Urdu as مالِش (māliś) or مَساج.
Meaning: rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مالِش | māliś | feminine |
| مَساج | masāj |
The term refers to the act of rubbing, kneading or hitting a muscled part of the body.
Which one should you use?
مَساج is a direct loanword from the English word 'massage' and is commonly used in modern, urban or professional settings such as a clinic or a spa.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the noun مالِش as a verb meaning 'to massage', you must add the auxiliary verb کرنا (to do). For example, the phrase مالِش کر رہا ہے represents the continuous present tense form of the verb phrase 'to massage'.
How do you pronounce it?
māliś
Did you know?
- In some regional dialects, مالِش can be used metaphorically to describe 'smoothing over' a difficult situation or flattering someone to get a favor.
- The word مالِش originates from an Arabic root meaning 'to rub' or 'to wipe', which spread into Persian before entering Urdu.
- In traditional households, مالِش is often associated with the use of mustard oil, which is believed to strengthen bones and improve circulation in children.
Examples in context
- تیل کی مالِش سے سکون ملتا ہے۔tel ki maalish se sukoon milta hai.An oil massage provides relief.
Example conversation
Hamza is feeling tired and asks Zainab for help.
- حمزہ Hamzaزینب، کیا تم میرے کندھوں کی مالِش کر سکتی ہو؟Zainab, kya tum mere kandhon ki maalish kar sakti ho?Zainab, can you massage my shoulders?
- زینب Zainabجی ہاں، میں ضرور کروں گی۔Ji haan, mein zaroor karungi.Yes, I will certainly do it.
- حمزہ Hamzaبہت شکریہ، مجھے بہت تھکن محسوس ہو رہی ہے۔Bohat shukriya, mujhe bohat thakan mehsoos ho rahi hai.Thank you so much, I am feeling very tired.
- زینب Zainabکوئی بات نہیں، آرام کرو۔Koi baat nahi, aaraam karo.No problem, just rest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “massage” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
