والدین
walidain
The English phrase "parents" is translated into Urdu as والدین (walidain).
والدین is a formal and standard term used in both spoken and written Urdu to refer to parents.
What does it mean word for word?
The word والدین is a dual form derived from the Arabic root for "father", specifically used to denote the pair of father and mother.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using والدین in a sentence, you often need to add postpositions. To indicate possession (such as "parents' house" or "parents' permission"), add the postposition کا (ka) or کی (ki) depending on the gender of the noun that follows. To say "to the parents" (such as "give it to the parents"), use the postposition کو (ko) after the word.
How do you pronounce it?
walidain
Did you know?
- In many Urdu-speaking households, even when using the formal term والدین, people will rarely address their parents directly using the word itself, opting instead for honorific titles.
- While English uses 'parents' as a general category, using والدین in Urdu carries a heavy weight of respect and formal obligation in social and religious contexts.
- The word والدین is a loanword that traveled from Arabic into Persian before being adopted into Urdu.
Examples in context
- وہ آج کل اپنے والدین کا کہنا نہیں مان رہا۔These days he disobeys his parents.This sentence shows how to describe a person disobeying their والدین.Tatoeba #1648000 by nabeel_tahir, translation #61072 by Luornu
- ہونہار بچوں کے والدین موروثیت پر ناقابلِ تردید یقین رکھتے ہیں۔Parents of gifted children hold an unshakeable belief in heredity.This sentence describes the beliefs held by the والدین of gifted children.Tatoeba #12902514 by Roomba_Unit, translation #13388232 by Roomba_Unit
- آدھی رات کو بھی امی-ابّو کی فکر ہوتی ہےEven late at night, I worry about my parents.
- آج میرے پاپا ماما آپ کے گھر آ رہے ہیںToday, my dad and mom are coming to your house.
- میرے والدین بہت مہربان ہیں۔mere waalidain bohat meharbaan hain.My parents are very kind.
Example conversation
Zainab and Ali are talking about a friend's family at a cafe.
- زینب Zainabکیا اس کے والدین اس کے ساتھ رہتے ہیں؟kya us ke waalidain us ke saath rehte hain?Do her parents live with her?
- علی Aliجی ہاں، اس کے والدین اب شہر میں ہی ہیں۔jee haan, us ke waalidain ab shehar mein hi hain.Yes, her parents are in the city now.
- زینب Zainabیہ تو بہت اچھی بات ہے۔yeh to bohat acchi baat hai.That is a very good thing.
- علی Aliہاں، وہ اپنی فیملی کے بہت قریب ہے۔haan, woh apni family ke bohat qareeb hai.Yes, she is very close to her family.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries والدین, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
