ٹرانس جینڈر
transgender
The Urdu word for 'transgender' is ٹرانس جینڈر.
This term is used to describe a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Broadly, it refers to anyone with a gender identity different from their assigned sex, while more strictly, it refers to those whose identity is the opposite of their assigned sex.
Meaning: (broadly) of a person: having a gender (identity) which is different from one’s assigned sex, (strictly) of a person: having a gender (identity) which is opposite from the sex one was assigned at birth (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is transgender.
Did you know?
- Historically, some groups described by terms like خواجہ سرا were legally recognized and held specific social privileges in the Mughal Empire.
- While ٹرانس جینڈر is a modern loanword from English, the term خیری or more commonly خواجہ سرا has been used in South Asia for centuries to describe a specific third-gender community.
- The Pakistani government officially recognized a third gender category on national identity cards, often referred to as تھرڈ جینڈر in Urdu.
Examples in context
- وہ ایک ٹرانس جینڈر انسان ہے۔Woh ek transgender insaan hai.They are a transgender person.
- ٹرانس جینڈر حقوق بہت اہم ہیں۔Transgender huqooq bohat ahem hain.Transgender rights are very important.
Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are discussing social inclusivity.
- زینب Zainabکیا آپ نے ٹرانس جینڈر کمیونٹی کے بارے میں پڑھا؟Kya aap ne transgender community ke baaray mein parha?Did you read about the transgender community?
- علی Aliہاں، میں نے ان کی مشکلات کے بارے میں جانا۔Haan, mein ne un ki mushkilat ke baaray mein jaana.Yes, I learned about their struggles.
- زینب Zainabہر ٹرانس جینڈر انسان کو برابر کے مواقع ملنے چاہئیں۔Har transgender insaan ko barabar ke mawaqay milne chahiyen.Every transgender person should get equal opportunities.
- علی Aliمیں آپ کی بات سے بالکل اتفاق کرتا ہوں۔Mein aap ki baat se bilkul ittefaq karta hoon.I completely agree with you.
