بیٹھنا
baiṭhnā/bɛːʈʰ.nɑː/
The English verb 'sit' is expressed in Urdu as بیٹھنا (baiṭhnā). Wiktionary also lists بیٹھا ہونا (baiṭhā honā).
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| بیٹھنا | baiṭhnā | /bɛːʈʰ.nɑː/ (Standard, Urdu) |
| بیٹھا ہونا | baiṭhā honā |
The verb describes a person being in a position where the upper body is upright and the legs are supported.
Which one should you use?
The form بیٹھنا is an intransitive verb, which means you cannot 'sit' an object like a chair. You simply 'sit'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form بیٹھو is the imperative version used when giving a command or a request to sit. The form بیٹھ کر is a conjunctive participle used to mean 'sitting' or 'having sat' when you are describing an action that happens after sitting.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /bɛːʈʰ.nɑː/. The romanization is baiṭhnā.
Did you know?
- The word بیٹھنا is also used to describe a machine or a device that has stopped working or 'died'.
- In Urdu, بیٹھنا can be used to mean 'to settle' or 'to fit'. For example, it describes a piece of clothing that fits perfectly or a dispute that has been resolved.
- In Pakistani culture, offering a guest a place to بیٹھنا is a critical part of hospitality. It is often considered rude to let a guest remain standing while the host is seated.
Examples in context
- بیٹھنے کے لئے ایک کرسی چاہئےI need a chair to sit on.
- بیٹھو اور آرام کروSit down and relax.
- وہ کرسی پر بیٹھنا چاہتا ہے۔woh kursi par bethna chahta hai.He wants to sit on the chair.
Example conversation
Sara and Ali are arriving at a cafe.
- سارہ Saraعلی، ہمیں کہاں بیٹھنا چاہیے؟Ali, hamein kahan baithna chahiye?Ali, where should we sit?
- علی Aliوہاں کھڑکی کے پاس بیٹھتے ہیں۔Wahan khirki ke paas baithte hain.Let's sit over there by the window.
- سارہ Saraہاں، وہاں بیٹھنا اچھا رہے گا۔Haan, wahan baithna accha rahega.Yes, it will be nice to sit there.
- علی Aliچلو، پھر وہاں چلتے ہیں۔Chalo, phir wahan chalte hain.Come on, then let's go there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries بیٹھنا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
