کَشِیدَگی
kaśīdagīfeminine
The English word tension can be translated into Urdu as کَشِیدَگی (kaśīdagī). Wiktionary also lists تَناؤ (tanāo).
Meaning: psychological state (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| کَشِیدَگی | kaśīdagī | feminine |
| تَناؤ | tanāo | masculine |
In Urdu, the word you choose for tension depends on whether you are describing a physical or psychological sensation or a social and political situation.
Which one should you use?
The feminine noun کَشِیدَگی (kaśīdagī) is used to describe physical or psychological tension, such as muscle tension or mental strain. In contrast, the masculine noun تَناؤ (tanāo) is used to describe social, political or interpersonal tension and friction.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Pakistan, the word gabrahat can be used to refer to tension.
How does it change in a sentence?
کَشِیدَگی (kaśīdagī) is a feminine noun, while تَناؤ (tanāo) is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
kaśīdagī
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, Urdu speakers often simply use the English word 'tension' but treat it as an Urdu noun, frequently saying ٹینشن ہے (tension hai) to mean 'I am stressed'.
- In Urdu poetry, the concept of tension is often expressed through the image of a کَمان (kaman) or bow, symbolizing the painful wait before an emotional release.
- The word تَناؤ (tanāo) is derived from the Arabic root for 'stretching', which is also used in Urdu to describe the expansion of a territory or a physical space.
Examples in context
- مجھے کام کے بہت سے مسائل کی وجہ سے تشویش ہوتی ہے۔I feel tension due to a lot of work-related issues.
- واقعی پریشان ہو گیا ہوں یار۔ کچھ سمجھ نہیں آ رہا۔I'm really tensed, buddy. I'm not understanding anything.
Example conversation
Aisha and Hamza are talking about their stressful week.
- عائشہ Ayeshaحمزہ، آپ بہت پریشان لگ رہے ہیں۔Hamza, aap bohat pareshan lag rahe hain.Hamza, you look very worried.
- حمزہ Hamzaہاں، دفتر میں بہت کَشِیدَگی ہے۔Haan, daftar mein bohat kashidagi hai.Yes, there is a lot of tension in the office.
- عائشہ Ayeshaآپ کو آرام کرنا چاہیے۔Aap ko aaram karna chahiye.You should take some rest.
- حمزہ Hamzaآپ ٹھیک کہہ رہی ہیں، عائشہ۔Aap theek keh rahi hain, Aisha.You are right, Aisha.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tension” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
