محفوظ
mehfooz
The Urdu word for safe is محفوظ (mehfooz).
The word محفوظ is used to describe someone or something that is free from risk.
Meaning: free from risk (adj)
Which one should you use?
While محفوظ is a common and straightforward way to say safe, the phrase Hifazat shuda can also be used in formal contexts to specifically emphasize the state of being protected or secured.
How do you pronounce it?
mehfooz
Did you know?
- The root of محفوظ is shared with the word for 'memory' in Urdu, حافظہ. To remember something is literally to keep it 'safe' or 'preserved' in the mind.
- In Urdu poetry, describing a beloved as محفوظ can suggest they are 'sheltered' or 'guarded' within the poet's heart, rather than just being physically safe.
- In spiritual contexts, محفوظ often implies being under the divine protection of God rather than just being physically secure from a hazard.
Examples in context
- ٹام محفوظ ہے۔Tom's safe.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to state that someone is safe using محفوظ.Tatoeba #2123951 by nabeel_tahir, translation #2107587 by CK
- آپ کا سامان محفوظ ہے۔aap ka saamaan mahfooz hai.Your luggage is safe.
- یہ جگہ بہت محفوظ ہے۔yeh jagah bohat mahfooz hai.This place is very safe.
Example conversation
Hamza and Fatima are discussing their travel plans.
- حمزہ Hamzaکیا یہ راستہ محفوظ ہے؟Kya yeh rasta mahfooz hai?Is this route safe?
- فاطمہ Fatimaہاں، یہ بہت محفوظ ہے۔Haan, yeh bohat mahfooz hai.Yes, it is very safe.
- حمزہ Hamzaشکریہ، فاطمہ۔Shukriya, Fatima.Thank you, Fatima.
- فاطمہ Fatimaکوئی بات نہیں، حمزہ۔Koi baat nahi, Hamza.No problem, Hamza.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
