شادی
śādī/ʃɑː.d̪iː/feminine
The English word 'wedding' is translated into Urdu as شادی (śādī). Wiktionary also lists وِواہ (vivāh).
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| وِواہ | vivāh | masculine | |
| شادی | śādī | /ʃɑː.d̪iː/ (Standard, Urdu) | feminine |
The primary way to refer to a wedding or a marriage ceremony in Urdu is شادی. It is the most straightforward and common everyday term used by speakers.
Which one should you use?
While شادی is the standard term, other words may be used depending on the context. وِواہ (vivāh) is a masculine form, and the term Biyah is used colloquially to describe the wedding process or the event itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word شادی is a feminine noun, which means it requires feminine adjective or verb agreement when used in a sentence. To express the action 'to marry' or 'to get married', you should use the verb phrase śādī karnā (شادی کرنا).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of śādī is /ʃɑː.d̪iː/.
Did you know?
- The word شادی (śādī) actually has its roots in the Persian word for 'happiness' or 'joy'.
- The term وِواہ (vivāh) is a loanword from Sanskrit, reflecting the deep historical and cultural blending between Indo-Aryan traditions in the region.
- Urdu has a specific vocabulary for the 'wedding guest', but the act of gifting money to the couple is a central social expectation called salami.
Examples in context
- شادی بہت خوبصورت تھی۔shaadi bohat khoobsurat thi.The wedding was very beautiful.
- کیا آپ نے شادی کا کارڈ دیکھا؟kya aap ne shaadi ka card dekha?Did you see the wedding card?
- وہ اگلے مہینے اپنی شادی کر رہے ہیں۔wo aglay mahinay apni shaadi kar rahay hain.They are having their wedding next month.
Example conversation
Aisha and Ahmed are talking about a relative's upcoming event.
- عائشہ Ayeshaکیا آپ شادی پر آ رہے ہیں؟Kya aap shaadi par aa rahe hain?Are you coming to the wedding?
- احمد Ahmedجی ہاں، میں ضرور آؤں گا۔Ji haan, mein zaroor aaon ga.Yes, I will definitely come.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشادی کہاں ہو رہی ہے؟Shaadi kahan ho rahi hai?Where is the wedding taking place?
- احمد Ahmedیہ شہر کے بڑے ہال میں ہے۔Yeh shehar ke bare hall mein hai.It is in the city's big hall.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations and entries شادی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries شادی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
