ذہنی
The English phrase 'mental' is translated into Urdu as ذہنی.
The term is an adjective meaning relating to the mind.
Meaning: relating to the mind (adj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal contexts, you can use ذہنی or Dimagi, with the latter being used in medical and educational settings. If you are speaking informally to describe someone who is mentally unstable, the term Paagal (meaning crazy or mad) is used. Additionally, Deewana is an informal term used to describe someone acting in an unusual manner or who is mentally disturbed.
Did you know?
- In Urdu poetry, the word دیوانہ (deewana), which can mean 'mentally disturbed', is often used as a romantic compliment to describe someone who is madly in love.
- While ذہنی refers to the mind, Urdu speakers often use the word دل (dil), meaning 'heart', to describe the 'mental' center of emotions and intuition.
- The word ذہنی was borrowed into Urdu from Classical Persian, which had originally adopted the root from Arabic.
Examples in context
- ذہنی صحتMental health
- ذہنی دباؤMental pressure / stress
- ذہنی سکون بہت ضروری ہے۔zehni sukoon bohat zaroori hai.Mental peace is very important.
- اسے شدید ذہنی دباؤ ہے۔usay shadeed zehni dabao hai.He is under severe mental pressure.
- کھیل میں ذہنی صلاحیت اہم ہے۔khel mein zehni salahiyat ahem hai.Mental ability is important in sports.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing work stress.
- حمزہ Hamzaمیں آج کل بہت تھکا ہوا محسوس کرتا ہوں۔Main aaj kal bohat thaka hua mehsoos karta hoon.I have been feeling very tired lately.
- سارہ Saraکیا یہ ذہنی تھکاوٹ ہے؟Kya yeh zehni thakawat hai?Is it mental fatigue?
- حمزہ Hamzaہاں، کام کا بوجھ بہت زیادہ ہے۔Haan, kaam ka bojh bohat zyada hai.Yes, the workload is too much.
- سارہ Saraآپ کو تھوڑا آرام کرنا چاہیے۔Aap ko thora aaram karna chahiye.You should take some rest.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ذہنی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
