سُؤَر
suarmasculine
The English word pig is سُؤَر (suar) in Urdu. Wiktionary also lists خُوک (xūk) and خِنْزِیر (xinzīr).
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| سُؤَر | suar | masculine |
| خُوک | xūk | masculine |
| خِنْزِیر | xinzīr | masculine |
The terms used for pig refer to the mammal of the family Suidae.
Which one should you use?
خِنْزِیر is the more formal and standard term for pig compared to the more colloquial or common terms.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is suar.
When do people say it?
Because pigs are considered impure in Islamic culture, the words for pig are often used as strong insults or to describe something extremely dirty or low-class.
Did you know?
- The word خِنْزِیر is a loanword from Arabic, reflecting the shared religious and legal vocabulary regarding dietary restrictions in the Islamic world.
- Unlike English, where 'pig' can be a term of endearment for a pet or child, there is no context in Urdu where سُؤَر or خِنْزِیر is used affectionately.
- Due to the strict religious taboos, even the mention of the word suar in a polite social setting can cause an awkward silence.
Example sentences for Urdu are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Omar and Aisha are looking at animals in a book.
- عمر Omarعائشہ، یہ سُؤَر ہے؟Ayesha, yeh suar hai?Ayesha, is this a pig?
- عائشہ Ayeshaجی ہاں، یہ سُؤَر ہے۔Ji haan, yeh suar hai.Yes, this is a pig.
- عمر Omarیہ گلابی رنگ کا ہے۔Yeh gulabi rang ka hai.It is pink in color.
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، یہ بہت پیارا ہے۔Haan, yeh bohat pyara hai.Yes, it is very cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
