Basic Greetings and Politeness
1. سلام (Salam) – Hello: A universal greeting used in everyday conversation.
2. الوداع (Alwida) – Goodbye: Used when parting ways.
3. شکریہ (Shukriya) – Thank you: Expresses gratitude.
4. براہ کرم (Barah-e-Karam) – Please: Used to make polite requests.
5. معاف کیجئے (Maaf Kijiye) – Sorry/Excuse me: Used to apologize or catch someone’s attention.
Common Nouns
6. آدمی (Aadmi) – Man: Refers to a male person.
7. عورت (Aurat) – Woman: Refers to a female person.
8. بچہ (Bacha) – Child: Refers to a young person.
9. کتاب (Kitaab) – Book: A common object found everywhere.
10. گھر (Ghar) – House/Home: A place where people live.
Numbers
11. ایک (Aik) – One: The number 1.
12. دو (Do) – Two: The number 2.
13. تین (Teen) – Three: The number 3.
14. چار (Chaar) – Four: The number 4.
15. پانچ (Paanch) – Five: The number 5.
Days of the Week
16. پیر (Peer) – Monday: The first day of the week in Urdu.
17. منگل (Mangal) – Tuesday: The second day of the week.
18. بدھ (Budh) – Wednesday: The third day of the week.
19. جمعرات (Jumeraat) – Thursday: The fourth day of the week.
20. جمعہ (Jumma) – Friday: The fifth day of the week.
21. ہفتہ (Hafta) – Saturday: The sixth day of the week.
22. اتوار (Itwaar) – Sunday: The seventh day of the week.
Basic Adjectives
23. بڑا (Bara) – Big: Describes something of large size.
24. چھوٹا (Chhota) – Small: Describes something of small size.
25. خوبصورت (Khubsoorat) – Beautiful: Used to describe something attractive.
26. بدصورت (Badsurat) – Ugly: Used to describe something unattractive.
27. اچھا (Achha) – Good: Describes something positive.
28. برا (Bura) – Bad: Describes something negative.
Family Members
29. ماں (Maan) – Mother: Refers to one’s female parent.
30. باپ (Baap) – Father: Refers to one’s male parent.
31. بہن (Behan) – Sister: Refers to a female sibling.
32. بھائی (Bhai) – Brother: Refers to a male sibling.
33. دادا (Dada) – Grandfather (paternal): Refers to one’s father’s father.
34. دادی (Dadi) – Grandmother (paternal): Refers to one’s father’s mother.
Common Verbs
35. کھانا (Khana) – To eat: The act of consuming food.
36. پینا (Pina) – To drink: The act of consuming liquids.
37. آنا (Aana) – To come: The act of arriving at a place.
38. جانا (Jana) – To go: The act of leaving for a place.
39. دیکھنا (Dekhna) – To see: The act of looking at something.
40. سونا (Sona) – To sleep: The act of resting.
41. بولنا (Bolna) – To speak: The act of talking.
42. سننا (Sunna) – To listen: The act of hearing something.
Basic Pronouns
43. میں (Main) – I: Refers to oneself.
44. آپ (Aap) – You (formal): Used to address someone respectfully.
45. تم (Tum) – You (informal): Used to address a friend or someone younger.
46. وہ (Woh) – He/She/It: Refers to another person or thing.
47. ہم (Hum) – We: Refers to a group including oneself.
Useful Phrases
48. کیا حال ہے؟ (Kya Haal Hai?) – How are you?: A common way to ask about someone’s well-being.
49. مجھے پانی چاہئے (Mujhe Pani Chahiye) – I need water: A basic need expression.
50. یہ کیا ہے؟ (Yeh Kya Hai?) – What is this?: Used to inquire about something unfamiliar.
Conclusion
Learning these 50 essential words will provide you with a solid foundation in Urdu. By mastering these basics, you’ll be able to navigate simple conversations, understand common phrases, and build upon your vocabulary more effectively. Remember, language learning is a gradual process, and consistent practice is key. Keep practicing these words in different contexts, and soon you’ll find yourself more comfortable and confident in your Urdu language journey. Happy learning!
