کائنات
kainaat
The English word 'universe' is translated into Urdu as کائنات (kainaat).
The term is used to describe the sum of everything that exists.
Meaning: sum of everything that exists (name)
Which one should you use?
While کائنات is a standard way to say universe, you may also encounter جہان, which refers to the universe or the cosmos and عالم, which is a more traditional or poetic term for the universe or the world.
How do you pronounce it?
kainaat
Did you know?
- In certain Sufi contexts, the relationship between the عالم and the human soul is described as a mirror, where the small universe of man reflects the great universe of God.
- If you want to talk about the 'vastness' of the universe, Urdu speakers often use the adjective بے کراں (be-karan) with کائنات, which literally means 'without shore'.
- The word کائنات is actually a plural noun in its original Arabic, meaning 'things that exist' or 'beings'.
Examples in context
- اس کائنات کی ابتدا کیا ہے؟What is the origin of the universe?This sentence is useful for asking about the origin of the کائنات.Tatoeba #1459200 by nabeel_tahir, translation #27035 by CK
- جہان کا حجم لامحدود ہے۔The universe is infinitely vast.
- عالم خدا کی تکوین کا حقیقی پہلو ہے۔The universe is a true facet of God's creation.
- کائنات بہت وسیع ہے۔Kainaat bohat wasee hai.The universe is very vast.
- ستارے کائنات کی زینت ہیں۔Sitaare kainaat ki zeenat hain.Stars are the beauty of the universe.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at the stars at night.
- عمر Omarعائشہ، دیکھو کائنات کتنی خوبصورت ہے!Ayesha, dekho kainaat kitni khoobsurat hai!Ayesha, look how beautiful the universe is!
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں عمر، یہ واقعی حیرت انگیز ہے۔Haan Umar, yeh waqayi hairat angayz hai.Yes Umar, it really is amazing.
- عمر Omarکیا کائنات کا کوئی اختتام ہے؟Kya kainaat ka koi ikhtitaam hai?Does the universe have an end?
- عائشہ Ayeshaمجھے نہیں معلوم، یہ ایک راز ہے۔Mujhe nahi maloom, yeh ek raaz hai.I don't know, it is a mystery.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کائنات, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
