جُوتا
jūtāmasculine
The English word "shoe" is جُوتا (jūtā) in Urdu. Wiktionary also lists کَفْش (kafś).
Meaning: protective covering for the foot (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| جُوتا | jūtā | masculine |
| کَفْش | kafś | plural |
جُوتا is a noun used to describe a protective covering for the foot. In informal settings, the word جوتی is used to refer to casual or everyday shoes. Additionally, in informal conversations, Pakistanis often use چپل to refer to shoes.
How do you pronounce it?
jūtā
Did you know?
- In many parts of South Asia, pointing the sole of your shoe at someone is considered a grave insult. This gesture is so offensive that it is often used as a way to symbolically demean a person's status.
- The word جُوتا is often used in the idiom جُوتا پڑنا, which literally means 'to receive a shoe' but actually refers to being beaten or punished.
- The word چپل (chappal), which refers to flip-flops or slippers, is sometimes used colloquially in Pakistan to describe someone who is easily manipulated or lacks a strong character.
Examples in context
- میرا جُوتا کہاں ہے؟merā jutā kahā̃ hai?Where is my shoe?
Example conversation
Aisha and Ahmed are getting ready to go outside.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاحمد، کیا آپ نے میرا جُوتا دیکھا؟Ahmed, kya aap ne mera jota dekha?Ahmed, did you see my shoe?
- احمد Ahmedہاں، وہ دروازے کے پاس ہے۔Haan, woh darwaze ke paas hai.Yes, it is near the door.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ، میں اسے اب پہن لوں گی۔Shukriya, mein isay ab pehan loon gi.Thanks, I will put it on now.
- احمد Ahmedٹھیک ہے، اب ہم چلیں۔Theek hai, ab hum chalein.Okay, let's go now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoe” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
