مُن٘ہ
mũhmasculine
The English word mouth is translated into Urdu as مُن٘ہ (mũh). Wiktionary also lists مُکھ (mukh).
Meaning: the opening of a creature through which food is ingested (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مُن٘ہ | mũh | masculine |
| مُکھ | mukh | masculine |
The word refers to the opening of a creature through which food is ingested. The phrase مُن٘ہ بند کرنا is an idiom meaning to shut one's mouth or to silence someone.
Which one should you use?
While مُن٘ہ is the standard word, مُکھ is a more formal or literary form.
How do you pronounce it?
mũh
Did you know?
- In Urdu, the phrase مُن٘ہ توڑ جواب دینا literally means 'to give a mouth-breaking answer', which is used when someone delivers a crushing or decisive rebuttal in an argument.
- In Urdu, if someone is 'sweet-mouthed' مُن٘ہ میٹھا, it is not just a description of taste but a cultural requirement to offer sweets after receiving good news or resolving a conflict.
- To describe someone who is very talkative or boastful, Urdu speakers might say they have a مُن٘ہ بہت چلتا ہے, meaning 'their mouth runs a lot'.
Examples in context
- اس کا مُن٘ہ کھلا ہے۔Is ka munh khula hai.His mouth is open.
- بچے کا مُن٘ہ صاف رکھیں۔Bachay ka munh saaf rakhein.Keep the baby's mouth clean.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Fatima are at a dentist's appointment.
- احمد Ahmedفاطمہ، اپنا مُن٘ہ کھولیں۔Fatima, apna munh kholain.Fatima, open your mouth.
- فاطمہ Fatimaجی احمد، میں نے کھول لیا۔Ji Ahmed, main ne khol liya.Yes Ahmed, I have opened it.
- احمد Ahmedاب بس تھوڑا سا انتظار کریں۔Ab bas thora sa intezar karain.Now just wait a little bit.
- فاطمہ Fatimaٹھیک ہے، میں خاموش ہوں۔Theek hai, main khamosh hoon.Okay, I am quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
