نَقْشَہ
naqśamasculine
The English word plan can be translated into Urdu. The default form is نَقْشَہ (naqśa). Wiktionary also lists تَدْبِیر (tadbīr).
Meaning: set of intended actions (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| نَقْشَہ | naqśa | masculine |
| تَدْبِیر | tadbīr | feminine |
A plan refers to a set of intended actions. To express the action of making a plan or taking measures in a strategic sense, use the verb phrase تَدْبِیر کرنا.
Which one should you use?
Use نَقْشَہ when the plan refers to a physical layout, a map or a structural blueprint. Use تَدْبِیر when the plan refers to a strategic measure, a way to solve a problem or a calculated scheme.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun تَدْبِیر becomes تَدْبِیریں in its plural form to mean measures, strategies or plans.
How do you pronounce it?
naqśa
Did you know?
- In Urdu poetry and literature, تَدْبِیر is often contrasted with 'fate' or 'destiny'. A common theme is that no matter how perfect a human's تَدْبِیر is, it cannot override the will of God.
- The word نَقْشَہ is also used to describe a footprint or a physical impression left on the ground.
- The term نَقْشَہ is related to the word نَقْش, which refers to an 'impression' or 'engraving'. To plan something is metaphorically like engraving a design into a surface.
Examples in context
- ہم نے ٹرپ کا خاکہ بنایا ہے۔We have made a plan for the trip.
Example conversation
Hamza and Sara are discussing their weekend.
- حمزہ Hamzaسارہ، کیا آپ کا کوئی نَقْشَہ ہے؟Sara, kya aap ka koi naqsha hai?Sara, do you have a plan?
- سارہ Saraنہیں حمزہ، میں فارغ ہوں۔Nahi Hamza, mein farigh hoon.No Hamza, I am free.
- حمزہ Hamzaچلو باہر جانے کا نَقْشَہ بناتے ہیں۔Chalo bahar jaane ka naqsha banate hain.Let's make a plan to go out.
- سارہ Saraیہ ایک اچھا خیال ہے۔Yeh ek acha khayal hai.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
