ہفتے
hafte
The English word "weeks" is translated into Urdu as ہفتے (hafte).
ہفتے refers to multiple periods of seven consecutive days.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is hafte.
Did you know?
- In Pakistan, the word ہفتہ can also mean 'payment' or 'protection money' in a slang or criminal context, often referring to a weekly bribe.
- The Urdu word for 'week' shares the same root as the word 'haftarang', which means 'seven-colored' and is the common term for a rainbow.
- In Urdu, the word ہفتہ (hafta) for 'week' can also mean 'Saturday' depending on the context. This can be confusing if you are discussing a single day versus a duration of time.
Examples in context
- کئی ہفتے گزر گئے۔kai haftay guzar gaye.Many weeks have passed.
- مجھے دو ہفتے چاہیے۔mujhe do haftay chahiye.I need two weeks.
Example conversation
Ali and Sarah are discussing a project deadline at home.
- سارہ Saraکیا کام مکمل ہونے میں کئی ہفتے لگیں گے؟kya kaam mukammal honay mein kai haftay lagein gay?Will it take many weeks to complete the work?
- علی Aliنہیں۔ صرف دو ہفتے چاہئیں۔nahin. sirf do haftay chahiye.No. Only two weeks are needed.
- سارہ Saraٹھیک ہے، میں یاد رکھوں گی۔theek hai, mein yaad rakhun gi.Okay, I will remember.
- علی Aliشکریہ، سارہ۔shukriya, Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
