موسم
mausam
The English word "weather" is translated into Urdu as موسم (mausam).
موسم is used to describe the state of the atmosphere. Depending on the context, it can refer specifically to the daily weather or to the broader seasons.
Meaning: state of the atmosphere (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
mausam
Did you know?
- The Urdu word موسم shares a root with the English word 'monsoon'. Both terms originally derived from the Arabic word for 'season' to describe the seasonal wind patterns of the Indian Ocean.
- In Urdu poetry, the word موسم can be used as a metaphor for a person's mood or the emotional state of a relationship.
- When discussing the long-term 'climate' of a country, Urdu speakers switch from موسم to the more formal term آب و ہوا. This literally translates to 'water and air'.
Examples in context
- کل موسم کیسا تھا؟What was the weather yesterday?This sentence is useful for asking about the weather in the past using موسم.Tatoeba #1564774 by nabeel_tahir, translation #385086 by kellenparker
- موسم تھوڑا گرم ہو گیا۔The weather became warm.This sentence is useful for describing a change in weather using موسم.Tatoeba #1610835 by nabeel_tahir, translation #278936 by CK
- موسم ہر وقت بدلتا رہتا ہے۔Weather changes often.This sentence is useful for noting how weather changes using موسم.Tatoeba #2446867 by nabeel_tahir, translation #464470 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are talking about their outdoor plans.
- علی Aliآج موسم کیسا ہے؟Aaj mausam kaisa hai?How is the weather today?
- زینب Zainabآج موسم بہت خوشگوار ہے۔Aaj mausam bohat khushgawar hai.The weather is very pleasant today.
- علی Aliکیا ہم باہر جا سکتے ہیں؟Kya hum bahar ja sakte hain?Can we go outside?
- زینب Zainabہاں، چلو سیر کرنے چلتے ہیں۔Haan, chalo sair karne chaltay hain.Yes, let's go for a walk.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries موسم, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
