سفر
safar
The English verb travel is translated into Urdu as سفر (safar).
The word سفر refers to the act of being on a journey.
Meaning: be on a journey (verb)
Which one should you use?
While سفر refers to the act of traveling or a journey, سیاحت is the specific term used for tourism or traveling for pleasure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 'سفر' (safar) is used as a verb by combining it with the auxiliary verb 'کرنا' (karna), meaning 'to do'.
How do you pronounce it?
safar
Did you know?
- The word سفر is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'safari'. Both share the same Arabic root relating to a journey.
- While سفر is the standard term, the root of the word in Arabic originally carried the connotation of 'uncovering' or 'revealing' during a journey.
- In Urdu, the concept of a 'journey' can be used metaphorically to describe the path of life or a spiritual progression.
Examples in context
- میں اکیلے سفر کرنا چاہو گا۔I would like to travel alone.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal desire to travel alone using سفر.Tatoeba #1784193 by nabeel_tahir, translation #73121 by CC
- آپ کے پاس جدھر مرضی سفر کرنے کی اجازت ہے۔You have the freedom to travel wherever you like.This sentence is useful for describing the freedom to travel anywhere using سفر.Tatoeba #12486817 by Roomba_Unit, translation #17192 by Swift
- کیونکہ اب تم ٹھیک ہو چکے ہو، تم سفر کر سکتے ہو۔Now that you are well again, you can travel.This sentence is useful for stating that one is now able to travel using سفر.Tatoeba #1447375 by nabeel_tahir, translation #69747 by CM
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Example conversation
Omar and Fatima are discussing their summer vacation plans.
- عمر Omarکیا تم اگلے مہینے سفر کرو گی؟Kya tum aglay mahinay safar karo gi?Will you travel next month?
- فاطمہ Fatimaجی، میں اپنے خاندان کے ساتھ سفر کروں گی۔Ji, mein apnay khandan kay sath safar karun gi.Yes, I will travel with my family.
- عمر Omarبہت اچھی بات ہے، اپنا خیال رکھنا۔Bohat achi baat hai, apna khayal rakhna.That is very good, take care of yourself.
- فاطمہ Fatimaشکریہ، عمر۔Shukriya, Omar.Thank you, Omar.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سفر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
