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Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and State language in the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi. More than 300 million in Pakistan and India alone speak Urdu. Urdu is language that combines Persian, Arabic, Turkish, English and Sanskrit terms together. Learning to speak common Urdu words and phrases can help you communicate with millions of people.[1]
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QuestionHow do I say "welcome back" in Urdu?
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Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTypically, you would just simply say "khush aam deed (خوش آمدید)." While this phrase only means "welcome," it would be used also to mean "welcome back." However, you could also say "wapis khush aam deed (واپس خوش آمدید)," which is a more literal translation of the phrase "welcome back."
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QuestionHow do I say "How are you?" in Urdu?
Community AnswerAap kaise hain? (formal to male) Aap kaisi hain? (formal to female) Tum kaise ho? (informal to male) Tum kaisi ho? (informal to female) -
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Community AnswerThese phrases are very common, so you should definitely understand these. It should help if you incorporate them into daily sentences.
Warnings
- It's best to speak slowly if you're traveling to a new area, as that not only prevents any mishaps in communication, but the other person is better likely to understand you, especially if Urdu is not their mother tongue (e.g. in villages, etc).⧼thumbs_response⧽
- There are many different accents within Pakistan and India; saying something while you're in Kashmir could sound like an insult in Mumbai.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don't be rude to any Urdu speakers because, usually, these people are good and didn't mean to insult. Maybe you misinterpreted what they said to you.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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References
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/urdu/guide/facts.shtml
- ↑ https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/urdu.php
- ↑ https://www.urdu-english.com/lessons/beginner/family-members
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- ↑ https://www.urdu-english.com/lessons/beginner/family-members
- ↑ https://www.urdu-english.com/lessons/beginner/family-members
- ↑ https://www.urdu-english.com/lessons/beginner/animals
- ↑ https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/urdu.htm
- ↑ https://omniglot.com/language/phrases/urdu.php
About This Article
To say some common words in Urdu, start by learning how to say hello, which is, “Assalaam-o-Alaikum” and goodbye, which is, “Allah hafez.” To tell someone good morning, say, “Subb bakhair,” or, “Shukriya,” for “Thanks.” Next, identify family members using the word, “Abba” for a father, “Ammi” for a mother, or “Beti” and “Beta” for son and daughter, respectively. To count, start with the first three numbers, which are, “Aik,” “Dou,” and “Teen.” To learn how to ask common questions in Urdu, read on!
