… کو
… kō
The English phrase 'to' can be expressed in Urdu using … کو (… kō).
This preposition is used to indicate movement in a direction or the act of arriving at a destination.
Meaning: in the direction of, and arriving at (prep)
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle … کو acts as an oblique marker. It follows the noun it modifies to indicate the direct object or the recipient of an action.
How do you pronounce it?
… kō
Did you know?
- The word کو evolved from a Sanskrit word meaning 'armpit'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'in the armpit' to 'at the side' and finally to 'towards'.
- In poetic Urdu, کو is often used in a way that emphasizes the target of an emotion or a longing, moving beyond simple physical direction.
Examples in context
- میرا پیغام اُس تک پہنچ گیا ہے۔My message has reached him/her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “to” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
