وقت
waqt
The English word 'time' is translated into Urdu as وقت (waqt).
The word وقت is used for both abstract time and specific durations or moments.
Meaning: measurement of a quantity of time (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun وقت is masculine in Urdu, so any accompanying adjectives or verbs must agree with its masculine gender.
How do you pronounce it?
waqt
When do people say it?
In informal settings, you might hear the phrase Kya time ho raha hai? to ask 'What time is it?'
Did you know?
- In a cultural context, وقت is often personified in Urdu poetry as a cruel force that changes the fate of lovers and kings.
- The Arabic root of وقت connects it to the concept of 'stopping' or 'fixing' a point, implying that time is a fixed interval rather than a continuous flow.
- In many South Asian cultures, when someone asks about وقت, they might not be asking for the number on a clock, but rather a general sense of how much longer a task will take.
Examples in context
- یہ ظہرانے کا وقت ہے۔It's lunch time.This sentence is useful for identifying the time of day for lunch using وقت.Tatoeba #2123939 by nabeel_tahir, translation #433692 by CK
- ٹام نے اچھا وقت گزارا۔Tom had a great time.This sentence shows how to describe having a great time using وقت.Tatoeba #1477853 by nabeel_tahir, translation #1025612 by CK
- اس میں تھوڑا وقت لگے گا۔This will take some time.This sentence demonstrates how to express that something will take a certain amount of time using وقت.Tatoeba #4223651 by nabeel_tahir, translation #2892292 by CK
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Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are discussing when to meet.
- سارہ Saraآپ کے پاس کتنا وقت ہے؟Aap ke paas kitna waqt hai?How much time do you have?
- احمد Ahmedمیرے پاس بہت کم وقت ہے۔Mere paas bohat kam waqt hai.I have very little time.
- سارہ Saraکیا ہم کل مل سکتے ہیں؟Kya hum kal mil sakte hain?Can we meet tomorrow?
- احمد Ahmedہاں، کل کا وقت بہتر ہے۔Haan, kal ka waqt behtar hai.Yes, tomorrow's time is better.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries وقت, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
