کَل
kal
The English word 'tomorrow' is translated into Urdu as کَل (kal) or فَرْدا.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| کَل | kal |
| فَرْدا | fardā |
Both forms are used to refer to the day after the present day. Depending on the context, کَل can also function as a noun meaning 'the day after the present day' or it can also refer to 'yesterday'.
Which one should you use?
فَرْدا is a more formal or literary way to say 'tomorrow' compared to the common کَل.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using کَل, the specific meaning of 'tomorrow' or 'yesterday' is determined by the verb tense in the sentence. To specify 'tomorrow', use کَل with a future tense verb. To specify 'yesterday', use it with a past tense verb.
How do you pronounce it?
kal
What mistakes should you avoid?
The word 'kal' can mean both 'tomorrow' and 'yesterday' depending on the verb tense used in the sentence.
Did you know?
- The word فَرْدا is borrowed from Persian. Its presence in Urdu highlights the deep historical influence of Persian administration and literature on the language during the Mughal Empire.
- In Urdu poetry, the ambiguity of کَل is often used as a literary device to create a sense of timelessness or a loop between the past and the future.
- While کَل refers to both 'yesterday' and 'tomorrow', the word فَرْدا is exclusively used for the future. Using فَرْدا removes any ambiguity, making it impossible for a listener to confuse the date with the previous day.
Examples in context
- کَل ملیں گے۔kal milein ge.We will meet tomorrow.
- میں کَل آؤں گا۔mein kal aaon ga.I will come tomorrow.
- کَل چھٹی ہے۔kal chutti hai.Tomorrow is a holiday.
Example conversation
Hamza and Zainab are discussing a meeting.
- حمزہ Hamzaکیا ہم کَل مل سکتے ہیں؟kya hum kal mil sakte hain?Can we meet tomorrow?
- زینب Zainabجی ہاں، میں کل فارغ ہوں۔jee haan, mein kal farigh hoon.Yes, I am free tomorrow.
- حمزہ Hamzaٹھیک ہے، کَل ملیں گے۔theek hai, kal milein ge.Okay, we will meet tomorrow.
- زینب Zainabخدا حافظ، حمزہ۔khuda hafiz, Hamza.Goodbye, Hamza.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
