دائیں طرف
The English phrase starboard is دائیں طرف in Urdu.
The term refers to the right hand side of a vessel.
Meaning: right hand side of a vessel (noun)
Did you know?
- In Urdu culture, the 'right side' دائیں طرف is traditionally associated with auspiciousness and honor, often used in religious and social rituals.
- While 'starboard' is a technical nautical term in English, using دائیں طرف in Urdu is a general way to say 'right side' and lacks a specific, ancient maritime equivalent used by local fishermen.
- The word طرف meaning 'side' is a loanword from Arabic.
Examples in context
- جہاز کے دائیں طرف دیکھیں۔jahaz ke daayen taraf dekhein.Look at the starboard side of the ship.
Example conversation
Aisha and Umar are looking at a ship from a pier.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعمر، جہاز کے دائیں طرف کیا ہے؟Umar, jahaz ke daayen taraf kya hai?Umar, what is on the starboard side of the ship?
- عمر Omarدائیں طرف ایک چھوٹا جزیرہ ہے۔Daayen taraf ek chota jazira hai.There is a small island on the starboard side.
- عائشہ Ayeshaوہ جزیرہ کتنا خوبصورت ہے!Woh jazira kitna khoobsurat hai!That island is so beautiful!
- عمر Omarہاں، عائشہ، یہ بہت پیارا لگ رہا ہے۔Haan, Aisha, yeh bohat pyara lag raha hai.Yes, Aisha, it looks very lovely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries طرف, CC BY-SA 4.0.
