شرم کرو
The Urdu phrase for "shame on you" is شرم کرو.
This expression is used to show disapproval.
Meaning: expression of disapproval (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun شرم (shame) and the imperative verb کرو (do).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express disapproval more politely or to an elder, use the form شرم کریں. The form شرم کر is used when speaking to a very close friend or someone much younger than you.
Did you know?
- In highly formal Urdu poetry or literature, the concept of 'shame' expressed by شرم is often used as a metaphor for the blushing of a lover, turning a phrase of disapproval into one of romance.
- The word شرم (shame) is used in Urdu to describe both the feeling of guilt and the virtue of modesty. A person who is 'modest' is often described as having شرم, making the word a double-edged sword of social morality.
- Urdu has a specific concept called شرم و حیا (sharm-o-haya) to describe a complex blend of modesty, shyness and shame. While شرم can be negative, حیا is almost always viewed as a positive spiritual or social quality.
Examples in context
- تم جھوٹ بول رہے ہو، شرم کرو۔tum jhoot bol rahe ho, sharm karo.You are lying, shame on you.
Example conversation
Ali finds out that Sarah took his pen without asking.
- علی Aliسارہ، میری قلم کہاں ہے؟Sarah, meri qalam kahan hai?Sarah, where is my pen?
- سارہ Saraوہ میرے پاس ہے، میں بھول گئی تھی۔Woh mere paas hai, mein bhool gayi thi.I have it, I forgot.
- علی Aliتم نے مجھ سے پوچھا نہیں؟ شرم کرو!Tum ne mujh se poocha nahi? Sharm karo!You didn't ask me? Shame on you!
- سارہ Saraمعاف کر دو، میں ابھی واپس کرتی ہوں۔Maaf kar do, mein abhi wapis karti hoon.Forgive me, I will return it right now.
