میرا دل
mera dil
The English phrase "my heart" is translated into Urdu as میرا دل (mera dil).
میرا دل is used to refer to both the physical organ that pumps blood and the center of a person's emotions.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of میرا (mera), meaning "my" and دل (dil), meaning "heart".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun میرا (mera) is in the masculine singular form to agree with the masculine noun دل (dil).
How do you pronounce it?
mera dil
Did you know?
- The word دل (dil) is a direct cognate of the word 'dil' used in the Romani language, spoken by many groups across Europe.
- The word دل (dil) is used in Urdu to describe the 'mind' or 'intellect' in certain poetic contexts, whereas English strictly separates the heart and mind.
- Urdu speakers use the word دل (dil) to express a strong craving or desire for something, such as a food or an experience, which English would describe as 'my heart wants'.
Examples in context
- میرا دل تیزی سے دھڑکنے لگا۔My heart began to race.This sentence is useful for describing the sensation of a racing heart using میرا دل.Tatoeba #1562494 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1113735 by Psy
- میرا دل بہت خوش ہے۔merā dil bahut khush hai.My heart is very happy.
- میرا دل اکیلے نہیں رہ سکتا۔merā dil akele nahīñ rah saktā.My heart cannot live alone.
Example conversation
Omar is talking to Aisha about a song he loves.
- عمر Omarکیا یہ گانا تمہیں پسند ہے؟kyā yeh gānā tumhēñ pasand hai?Do you like this song?
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، یہ میرے دل کے بہت قریب ہے۔hāñ, yeh merē dil kē bahut qarīb hai.Yes, it is very close to my heart.
- عمر Omarمیرا دل بھی اسے سن کر خوش ہوتا ہے۔merā dil bhī isē sun kar khush hotā hai.My heart also feels happy listening to it.
- عائشہ Ayeshaیہ واقعی ایک خوبصورت دھن ہے۔yeh vāqai ek khūbsūrat dhun hai.It really is a beautiful melody.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries دل, میرا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
