How to Say "Maths" in Urdu - How To Say Guide

ریاضی

riyāzī/ɾɪ.jɑː.ziː/

In Urdu, the word for 'maths' is ریاضی (riyāzī).

Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)

Which one should you use?

You may encounter ریاضیات for a more formal expression of 'mathematics'. Additionally, میتھ is used as an informal way to say 'math'.

The word is pronounced /ɾɪ.jɑː.ziː/ (riyāzī). It consists of three syllables.

The word ریاضی is rooted in the Arabic word for 'gardening' or 'exercising'. It suggests that studying mathematics is like tending to a garden or practicing mental discipline.
Urdu is written from right to left, but mathematical equations and numbers are written from left to right, creating a unique visual shift on the page.
Urdu uses a modified version of Hindu-Arabic numerals, which differ in shape from the digits used in English, though they are read in the same order for basic arithmetic.

میرے دوست کو ریاضیات میں اچھے درجات ملے ہیں۔
My friend has received good grades in maths.
علی نے ریاضیات کی کتاب پڑھ لی ہے۔
Ali has finished reading the mathematics book.
ریاضی بہت مشکل لگتی ہے۔
Maths seems very difficult.
مجھے میتھ بہت پسند ہے۔
I really like maths.
ریاضی ایک مشکل مضمون ہے۔
riyaazi ek mushkil mazmoon hai.
Maths is a difficult subject.
کیا آپ کو ریاضی پسند ہے؟
kya aap ko riyaazi pasand hai?
Do you like maths?
مجھے ریاضی کا امتحان دینا ہے۔
mujhe riyaazi ka imtehaan dena hai.
I have to take a maths exam.

Two students are discussing their study schedule in a library.

سارہ Sara

کیا ہم ریاضی پڑھ سکتے ہیں؟
kya hum riyaazi parh saktay hain?
Can we study maths?
عمر Omar

ہاں، سارہ، میں تیار ہوں۔
haan, Sarah, mein tayyar hoon.
Yes, Sarah, I am ready.
سارہ Sara

عمر، کیا آپ کو یہ مشکل لگتا ہے؟
Umar, kya aap ko yeh mushkil lagta hai?
Umar, do you find this difficult?
عمر Omar

جی ہاں، یہ کافی مشکل ہے۔
ji haan, yeh kaafi mushkil hai.
Yes, it is quite difficult.

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