پاکستان میں خوش آمدید
Pakistan mein khush amdeed
To say "welcome to Pakistan" in Urdu, use پاکستان میں خوش آمدید (Pakistan mein khush amdeed).
This phrase is used to welcome someone who has just arrived in Pakistan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Pakistan, the postposition mein meaning "in" and the greeting khush amdeed.
How does it change in a sentence?
The greeting khush amdeed is a compound of khush, meaning "happy" and amdeed, meaning "arrival".
How do you pronounce it?
Pakistan mein khush amdeed
Did you know?
- The name 'Pakistan' was originally conceived in 1933 as an acronym for several regions: Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh and Balochistan.
- In Pakistan, a guest is often treated as a 'blessing from God', meaning a welcome involves not just words but a duty to provide the best possible hospitality.
- The word khush used in your welcome is a Persian loanword, which is a very common occurrence in formal Urdu vocabulary.
Examples in context
- پاکستان میں خوش آمدید۔Pakistan mein khush aamdeed.Welcome to Pakistan.
- ہمارے پیارے پاکستان میں خوش آمدید۔Hamare pyare Pakistan mein khush aamdeed.Welcome to our beloved Pakistan.
Example conversation
At the airport, a friend greets a visitor.
- فاطمہ Fatimaپاکستان میں خوش آمدید، عمر!Pakistan mein khush aamdeed, Umar!Welcome to Pakistan, Umar!
- عمر Omarشکریہ، فاطمہ۔Shukriya, Fatima.Thank you, Fatima.
- فاطمہ Fatimaآپ کا سفر کیسا رہا؟Aap ka safar kaisa raha?How was your journey?
- عمر Omarبہت اچھا رہا۔Bohat acha raha.It was very good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خوش, میں, پاکستان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
