Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| راز | rāz | /ɾɑːz/ (Standard, Urdu) | masculine |
| سِر | sir | masculine | |
| سِرّ | sirr | masculine |
The word refers to knowledge that is hidden. To discuss the concept of secrecy or confidentiality more broadly, you can use the term Razdaari. If you need to describe someone who is a trusted confidant or a keeper of secrets, use the term راز دار. To express the specific action of revealing or leaking a secret, the idiomatic verb phrase راز فاش کرنا is used.
Which one should you use?
While all these forms mean secret, راز is the preferred choice for formal writing, literature and poetic contexts. In contrast, the form سِر is used more frequently in colloquial, everyday speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun راز is masculine, which means any adjectives used to describe it must also be in their masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The default form راز is pronounced /ɾɑːz/ (rāz).
Did you know?
- The word راز is a cornerstone of Urdu poetry, often used to symbolize the hidden mystical truths of the universe or the unspoken longing of a lover.
- While راز is used for secrets, the Urdu language also uses the word پوشیدہ to describe things that are hidden or occult, creating a distinction between a secret shared and a secret concealed by nature.
- The word راز is a linguistic traveler that entered Urdu from Classical Persian and was once used in Middle Hindi.
Examples in context
- تمہیں اس کو راز رکھنا ہوگا، ٹھیک ہے؟You've got to keep this secret, OK?This sentence shows how to use راز when asking someone to keep a secret.Tatoeba #4223668 by nabeel_tahir, translation #3164390 by CK
- یہ ہمارا چھوٹا راز ہی رہنا چاہئے تھا۔That was supposed to be our little secret.This sentence uses راز to describe a 'little secret' shared between people.Tatoeba #10814972 by Roomba_Unit, translation #7586856 by _undertoad
- مجھے اس کے گھر کا پتہ معلوم ہے، مگر یہ ایک راز ہے۔I know his address, but it's a secret.This sentence demonstrates using راز to describe information that remains hidden.Tatoeba #1543962 by nabeel_tahir, translation #260662 by papabear
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Example conversation
Sarah and Ali are talking about a surprise party.
- سارہ Saraکیا تم میرا راز رکھ سکتے ہو؟Kya tum mera raaz rakh sakte ho?Can you keep my secret?
- علی Aliہاں سارہ، میں کسی کو نہیں بتاؤں گا۔Haan Sarah, mein kisi ko nahi bataunga.Yes Sarah, I will not tell anyone.
- سارہ Saraشکریہ علی، یہ بہت بڑا راز ہے۔Shukriya Ali, yeh bohat bada raaz hai.Thanks Ali, this is a very big secret.
- علی Aliفکر نہ کرو، یہ محفوظ رہے گا۔Fikar na karo, yeh mahfooz rahega.Don't worry, it will stay safe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “secret” translations and entries راز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries راز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
