بے وقوف
bewaqoof
The English word 'silly' is translated to Urdu as بے وقوف (bewaqoof).
بے وقوف is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is foolish or shows a lack of good sense and wisdom.
Meaning: foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, بے وقوف means 'without awareness'.
Which one should you use?
While بے وقوف is the standard term, you may encounter other words depending on the context. Use Pagal to describe someone acting silly or crazy, and use Bakwas to describe something as silly, foolish or nonsensical.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I am foolish', use بے وقوف ہوں. To say 'He/She is foolish', use بے وقوف ہے.
How do you pronounce it?
bewaqoof
Did you know?
- In poetic Urdu, the concept of being 'foolish' or 'silly' in love is often romanticized as a spiritual state of selflessness rather than a lack of intelligence.
- The word وقوف comes from the Arabic root meaning 'to stand' or 'to be present', implying that a 'fool' is someone who lacks 'presence' or 'awareness'.
- While بے وقوف describes a lack of wisdom, calling someone پاگل (Pagal) to mean 'silly' can be much more offensive than intended, as it implies mental instability.
Examples in context
- وہ بہت بے وقوف ہے۔Woh bohat be-waqoof hai.He is very foolish.
- یہ ایک بے وقوفانہ فیصلہ تھا۔Yeh ek be-waqoofana faisla tha.That was a foolish decision.
- بے وقوف مت بنو۔Be-waqoof mat bano.Don't be foolish.
Example conversation
Ali and Sarah are discussing a coworker's mistake.
- سارہ Saraعلی، کیا تم نے اس کی بات سنی؟Ali, kya tum ne us ki baat suni?Ali, did you hear what he said?
- علی Aliہاں، وہ بہت بے وقوف ہے۔Haan, woh bohat be-waqoof hai.Yes, he is very foolish.
- سارہ Saraاس کا رویہ بہت عجیب ہے۔Us ka rawayya bohat ajeeb hai.His behavior is very strange.
- علی Aliبالکل، اسے سمجھ نہیں ہے۔Bilkul, usay samajh nahi hai.Exactly, he doesn't understand.
