مخبر
mukhbir
To snitch or act as an informant in Urdu, use مخبر (mukhbir).
The word refers to an informant or an intelligence source. While it can be used to mean 'snitch' in a derogatory way, it is the standard term for an informer.
Meaning: inform on (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
مخبر functions as a noun meaning 'informant' or 'one who informs'.
How do you pronounce it?
mukhbir
Did you know?
- In some dialects, someone who acts as a مخبر for a teacher in a classroom might be called a 'chamcha', which literally means 'spoon'. This implies they are a sycophant rather than just an informant.
- The root of مخبر is the Arabic word for 'news' or 'information'. This means a 'snitch' is literally described as a 'bringer of news' regardless of whether that news is helpful or harmful.
- In a formal police or intelligence context, مخبر is a respected title for an official asset, whereas in common slang it is used to insult someone's character.
Examples in context
- وہ پولیس کے لیے مخبر بن گیا۔woh police ke liye mukhbir ban gaya.He became a snitch for the police.
- کسی کے خلاف مخبر بننا بری بات ہے۔kisi ke khilaf mukhbir banna buri baat hai.To snitch against someone is a bad thing.
Example conversation
Sarah and Omar are talking about a secret at school.
- سارہ Saraعمر، کیا تم نے اسے بتایا؟Omar, kya tum ne usay bataya?Omar, did you tell him?
- عمر Omarنہیں، میں کوئی مخبر نہیں ہوں۔Nahi, mein koi mukhbar nahi hoon.No, I am not a snitch.
- سارہ Saraمجھے تمہاری بات پر بھروسہ ہے۔Mujhe tumhari baat par bharosa hai.I trust your word.
- عمر Omarفکر نہ کرو، سارہ۔Fikr na karo, Sarah.Don't worry, Sarah.
