سایہ
The English word "shadow" is سایہ in Urdu.
سایہ refers to a physical shadow or the shade cast by an obstacle. It is also used metaphorically to express the protection or guardianship of a person, such as being under the shadow of one's parents.
Meaning: area protected by an obstacle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of سایہ is سائے for a general plural sense, or سایوں when used with postpositions.
Did you know?
- The word سایہ can be a 'homonym' in certain contexts, as it may also be a borrowed term from Portuguese meaning a 'skirt' or 'garment' called 'saia'.
- In Urdu poetry and literature, سایہ is frequently used to describe the 'shadow' of a deceased ancestor, signifying their enduring spiritual presence and blessing over a family.
- While سایہ is the formal word for 'shadow', the common spoken word چھاؤں describes the physical shade you seek to escape the heat.
Examples in context
- ہم سایہ میں بیٹھیں گے۔hum saya mein baithen ge.We will sit in the shade.
- کیا یہاں کوئی سایہ ہے؟kya yahan koi saya hai?Is there any shade here?
Example conversation
Sarah and Ali are walking outside on a sunny day.
- سارہ Saraدھوپ بہت تیز ہے۔Dhoop bohat taiz hai.The sun is very strong.
- علی Aliچلو اس سایہ میں چلتے ہیں۔Chalo is saye mein chalte hain.Let's walk in this shadow.
- سارہ Saraیہاں زیادہ سکون ہے۔Yahan zyada sukoon hai.It is more peaceful here.
- علی Aliہاں، یہاں گرمی کم ہے۔Haan, yahan garmi kam hai.Yes, it is less hot here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سایہ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
