خالص
The English word "pure" translates to Urdu as خالص.
The word خالص is used to describe substances that are unadulterated or free from impurities, such as being free of foreign material or pollutants. Additionally, the term pak saaf can be used to convey the idea of being pure.
Meaning: free of foreign material or pollutants (adj)
Did you know?
- The word خالص is used colloquially to mean 'absolute' or 'complete'. For example, saying someone is خالص pagal means they are 'completely' crazy.
- The word khalis can sometimes be used sarcastically in Urdu to describe someone who is being 'purely' or 'simply' naive or foolish.
- The term خالص is shared with Arabic, where it also means 'pure' or 'sincere', reflecting the deep linguistic influence of Arabic on Urdu's formal and religious vocabulary.
Examples in context
- خالص دودھPure milk
- یہ شہد بالکل خالص ہے۔yeh shahad bilkul khalis hai.This honey is completely pure.
- مجھے خالص دودھ چاہیے ۔mujhe khalis doodh chahiye.I want pure milk.
- کیا یہ پانی خالص ہے؟kya yeh paani khalis hai?Is this water pure?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Aisha are talking about ingredients for a recipe.
- احمد Ahmedکیا یہ گھی خالص ہے؟Kya yeh ghee khalis hai?Is this ghee pure?
- عائشہ Ayeshaجی ہاں، یہ بالکل خالص ہے۔Ji haan, yeh bilkul khalis hai.Yes, it is completely pure.
- احمد Ahmedشکریہ، عائشہ۔Shukriya, Aisha.Thank you, Aisha.
- عائشہ Ayeshaکوئی بات نہیں، احمد۔Koi baat nahi, Ahmed.No problem, Ahmed.
