پکھراج
pukhraj
The English word "topaz" is translated into Urdu as پکھراج (pukhraj).
پکھراج is a noun used to refer to the gemstone known as topaz.
Meaning: gem (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as pukhraj.
Did you know?
- In traditional Vedic astrology, which heavily influences the use of پکھراج in South Asia, the yellow topaz is associated with the planet Jupiter and is believed to bring wealth and wisdom.
- In many parts of South Asia, the term پکھراج is often used by jewelers to describe specific varieties of Citrine rather than the true mineral topaz.
- People who wear پکھراج for astrological reasons often place the stone in a gold ring on the index finger to maximize its perceived spiritual benefits.
Examples in context
- یہ پکھراج بہت خوبصورت ہے۔yeh pakhraj bohat khubsurat hai.This topaz is very beautiful.
- اس انگوٹھی میں پکھراج لگا ہوا ہے۔is angothi mein pakhraj laga hua hai.There is a topaz set in this ring.
- پکھراج ایک قیمتی پتھر ہے۔pakhraj ek qeemti patthar hai.Topaz is a precious stone.
Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- علی Aliزینب، کیا تمہیں یہ پکھراج پسند ہے؟Zainab, kya tumhein yeh pakhraj pasand hai?Zainab, do you like this topaz?
- زینب Zainabہاں، یہ بہت چمکدار ہے۔Haan, yeh bohat chamakdar hai.Yes, it is very shiny.
- علی Aliمیں اسے تمہارے لیے خرید سکتا ہوں۔Mein isay tumhare liye khareed sakta hoon.I can buy it for you.
- زینب Zainabشکریہ علی، یہ بہت اچھا تحفہ ہوگا۔Shukriya Ali, yeh bohat acha tohfa hoga.Thank you Ali, it will be a great gift.
