ہمسفر
hamsafar/ɦəm.sə.fəɾ/
The English word soulmate is translated into Urdu as ہمسفر (hamsafar).
ہمسفر refers to someone with whom one has a special connection. While it can be used to mean soulmate in a poetic sense, it is most commonly used to refer to a life partner or spouse in the context of a shared life journey.
Meaning: Someone with whom one has a special connection (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of ham (together/same) and safar (journey), literally meaning 'fellow traveler'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɦəm.sə.fəɾ/. The romanization is hamsafar and it consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word سفر (safar), the root of 'journey' in ہمسفر, is also the source of the English word 'safari'.
- The prefix ہم (ham) creates a wide family of words for equality and companionship, such as ہمشہر for someone from the same city and ہمجنس for someone of the same gender.
- In Urdu poetry, a ہمسفر is not just a partner, but often a metaphor for any companion who walks through the hardships of existence alongside you.
Examples in context
- وہ میری زندگی کا ہمسفر ہے۔Woh meri zindagi ka humsafar hai.He is my soulmate.
- مجھے میرا اصل ہمسفر مل گیا۔Mujhe mera asal humsafar mil gaya.I found my true soulmate.
- کیا تم نے اپنا ہمسفر ڈھونڈ لیا؟Kya tum ne apna humsafar dhoond liya?Have you found your soulmate?
Example conversation
A couple discussing their relationship during a walk.
- عمر Omarتم میرے لیے ایک بہترین ہمسفر ہو۔Tum mere liye ek behtareen humsafar ho.You are a perfect soulmate for me.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاور تم میری زندگی کی خوشی ہو۔Aur tum meri zindagi ki khushi ho.And you are the happiness of my life.
- عمر Omarہم ہمیشہ ساتھ رہیں گے۔Hum hamesha sath rahein ge.We will always stay together.
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، ہم ایک دوسرے کے لیے بنے ہیں۔Haan, hum ek dusre ke liye bane hain.Yes, we are made for each other.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ہمسفر, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ہمسفر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
