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    How do I say "welcome back" in Urdu?
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    Typically, 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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    How do I say "How are you?" in Urdu?
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    Aap 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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    If I were a fluent Urdu speaker, would I understand these phrases?
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    These phrases are very common, so you should definitely understand these. It should help if you incorporate them into daily sentences.
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    How do I say "peace" in Urdu?
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    The Urdu word for peace is "aman."
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    How do I say "stop" in Urdu?
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    If you want to say "that's enough" say "baas". If you want to tell someone to halt, you say "rukho".
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    How do I say Merry Christmas in Urdu?
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    You would say "Merry Chirstmas" because there isn't a "Merry" or "Christmas" in Urdu. It would be written like this: میری کرسمس.
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    How do I say "Do you want tea?"?
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    The formal version would be ''Kya aapko chai(tea) chahiye?" The informal version would be "Kya tumhe chai chahiye?"
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    How do I say "What are you doing?" in Urdu?
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    "Aap kya kare hain?" (for formal male), "Aap kya kahar ri hain?" (for formal female), "Kya kar re ho?"(for informal male), and "Ky kar ri ho?" (for informal female).
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    What does "teeka" mean in Urdu?
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    "Teeka" means injection or vaccination.
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    How do I say, "Merry Christmas?"
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    It is easy -- simply use "Merry Christmas!" It is an English expression and holiday, so it was copied right over, untouched, to Urdu.
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    How do I say "You are wiser than your age."?
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    "Tum apni umar se ziada samjhdaar ho" (informal), or "aap apni umer se ziada samjhdaar hain" (formal).
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    What is "let's go" in Urdu?
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    "Chalo" means "let's go." It kind of rhymes with Jello if you pronounce it "jallo."
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    How do I wish for Ramadan?
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    Ramzan mubarik (informal), app ko ramzan mubarik ho (formal).
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    How would I say, "You are smarter than your age"?
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    "Tum apni umar se ziada samjhdaar ho" (informal), or "aap apni umer se ziada samjhdaar hain" (formal).
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    How do I say "goodbye" in Urdu?
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    "Allah hafez" OR "Khuda hafez". Either of these work, but if you aren't a Muslim or you aren't talking to a Muslim, "Khuda hafez" would be preferable. It's pronounced the same way it's read.
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    What is a word for extended family members?
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    You can use "Rishtaydaar" or "khandaan" to refer to extended family members.
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    How do I say that I am sorry for causing trouble?
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    "Takleef deny ki mazrat. or meri taraf sy koi takleef pohnchi ho to mazrat" or "Mujy afsos hy k meri waja sy aap ko takleef pohnchi."
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    Is "aman" an Urdu word?
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    Yes, it is. "Aman" means "peace" in Urdu.
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    How do I say "I want to die" in Urdu?
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    You would say "Ma marna chahta/chahti (for male or female respectively) hu."
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    How can I say "I love you so much" in Urdu?
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    "Main aap sy boht mohabbat krta hon" (formal). "Main tum sy boht pyaar kata hon" (informal).
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    How to say I need you in Urdu?
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    "Mujay aap ki zarorat hy." But if you are expressing your feelings, then you say "Mujy teri zarorat hy" or "Mujy tu chahiye".
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    What does "jan" mean in Urdu?
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    Jaan is a term of endearment, usually used for children or your significant other. Its literal translation is "life".
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    How do I say "Oh really" in Urdu?
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    You would say "acha," but say it with persuasion so the person realizes you are intrigued.
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    How do I say "Well done"?
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    "Both khoob" or "both achy".
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    How would I say "fascinating" in Urdu?
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    The words aakarshak, chiththaakarshak, dilchasp, manoranjak all mean fascinating.
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    How is the Urdu word for "hope" pronounced?
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    The word for hope in Urdu is "umeed." It is written like "امید ہے." You pronounce it "oo-meed."
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    How is Urdu different between the Punjab and Sindh provinces?
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    In Punjab, people mostly speak Punjabi. in Sindh, people mostly speak Sindhi. Both are different languages with different pronunciations. Urdu is different than Punjab and Sindhi because of difference in the accent of speaking.
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    How do I say I agree in Urdu?
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    You could say "main bhi isko maanta hun" or "main bhi ye maanta hun", literally meaning "I believe this too". Or you could say "main iske sehmat hun", meaning "I am of the same opinion".
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    How do I say "handsome"?
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    "Khubsurat," "husnain," "sundar," and "sohna" are all valid translations of "handsome."
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    How do I say job in Urdu?
    Naeem Ullah
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    "Nouri" (informal). "Mulazmat" (formal). But laborers usually say "kaam". When you say "I need a job" in Urdu, you say "Mujy kaam chahiye" or "Main kaam krna chahta hon".
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