موضوع
mauzoo
The English word 'topic' is translated into Urdu as موضوع (mauzoo).
موضوع is a noun used to denote a subject, a theme or a specific topic of discussion.
Meaning: subject, theme (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word موضوع is a noun derived from Arabic used in Urdu to mean subject, theme or topic.
How do you pronounce it?
mauzoo
Did you know?
- While موضوع is used for a 'topic' in a formal sense Urdu speakers often use the word بات meaning 'word' or 'talk' when referring to the 'topic' of a casual conversation.
- While موضوع means 'topic' in Urdu, its exact Arabic root refers to something that has been 'placed' or 'laid down' on a surface.
- In traditional Urdu poetry the 'topic' or 'theme' of a poem is sometimes referred to as مضمون which also means 'essay' or 'content' in modern prose.
Examples in context
- آج کا عنوانِ بحث کیا ہے؟Today's topic of discussion is what?
- یہ ایک اہم موضوع ہے۔yeh aik ahem mauzoo hai.This is an important topic.
- آج کا موضوع کیا ہے؟aaj ka mauzoo kya hai?What is the topic for today?
- مجھے یہ موضوع پسند نہیں آیا۔mujhe yeh mauzoo pasand nahi aya.I did not like this topic.
Example conversation
Ayesha and Ahmed are discussing a book club meeting.
- عائشہ Ayeshaاحمد، کیا تم نے کتاب کا موضوع پڑھا؟Ahmed, kya tum ne kitab ka mauzoo parha?Ahmed, did you read the topic of the book?
- احمد Ahmedہاں، عائشہ، موضوع بہت دلچسپ ہے۔Haan, Ayesha, mauzoo bohat dilchasp hai.Yes, Ayesha, the topic is very interesting.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں اس موضوع پر بات کرنا چاہتی ہوں۔Mein is mauzoo par baat karna chahti hoon.I want to talk about this topic.
- احمد Ahmedٹھیک ہے، ہم کل اس پر بات کریں گے۔Theek hai, hum kal is par baat karein ge.Okay, we will talk about it tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries موضوع, CC BY-SA 4.0.
