Urdu Vocabulary Quiz

Maazi is the Urdu/Arabic word for the 'past'. In grammar, 'Fehl-e-Maazi' refers to the past tense. It does not mean mother, socks, or book.

Aib is an Urdu/Arabic term meaning a defect, flaw, or fault, often in a person's character or an object. It is unrelated to water, coming, or shelter.

Daryaft is an Urdu word meaning enquiry or to inquire. It refers to the act of seeking information or investigating something.

Gash means unconscious or the state of being without consciousness. It refers to someone who is not conscious or aware of their surroundings.

Lazim means compulsory or mandatory in Urdu. It describes something that is required or obligatory.

Lazim is an Arabic/Urdu word meaning necessary, mandatory, or compulsory. It is not used to describe personality traits like 'shy' or 'cruel', nor does it mean 'inside'.

Nazm means poetry in Urdu, specifically referring to a specific genre of Urdu poetry that is rhymed and follows a structured format.

Lazeez is an Arabic/Urdu word meaning delicious or tasty. While it is used to describe a 'dish' or 'food', the word itself is an adjective specifically meaning 'tasty'.

Khadim means servant in Urdu. It refers to someone who serves or assists others.

Awaam is an Urdu/Arabic word meaning the common people, the public, or the community. It is distinct from 'country' (watan), 'walking', or 'mango' (aam).

Khalish is an Urdu/Persian word that describes a prickly feeling, a sense of unease, or restlessness caused by a lingering pain or doubt. While it can cause irritation, 'restless' best captures the internal state it describes.

In the context of Persian/Urdu culinary terms (often spelled 'Sheer'), it means milk, which is the base for 'sweet' dishes like Sheer Khurma. Note: 'Sher' means lion, but 'Sheer' specifically relates to milk/sweets.

Seerat means character in Urdu, referring to the moral qualities or distinctive nature of a person.

Musalsal means continuous or in a chain, something that happens one after another without interruption. The root concept is unbroken sequence.

Ghusl is an Arabic term referring to the full-body ritual purification or bathing mandatory in Islam before various rituals and prayers. It does not mean servant, fight, or laugh.

In Arabic and Urdu, 'Lateefa' refers to a joke, an anecdote, or a witty remark. It is unrelated to family members (uncle), stationery (letter), or physical objects (stick).