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    How do I differentiate ki and ka?
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    Ki is used to refer a female, and Ka is used to refer males.
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    What do you suggest for learning and speaking Urdu fluently?
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    Start by trying to get your accents right, then learn the basics. After that, focus on grammar. Practice speaking and listening as much as possible.
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    How do I say I love you very much in Urdu?
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    Female: "Mein tum se bohat mohabat karti hoon." Male: "Mein tum se bohat mohabat karta hoon."
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    How do I know where Ke, hai, and hain are used?
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    Ke is used to show possession of something by a female. Ha is used for 'is," and hain is used for 'are."
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    How can I say "please don't disturb me" in very formal manner?
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    Barai Meherbani (Please) Mujhe (Me) Pareshan (Disturb) Na (Not) Kijiye (Do)
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    How do I say "I am not your friend"?
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    Formal: Mein (I) aap ka (your) dost (friend) nahi hoon (am not). Informal female/male: Tumhari/Tumhara dost nahi hoon.
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    How do I say "hello, what is your name" in Urdu?
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    Assalam-o-alaikum/ Namaste, A'p ka na'm ki~ya ha~ey? (Ka = male) (Ki = female) e.g. Assalam-o-alaikum/ Namaste, A'p ka na'm ki~ya ha~ey? My name is John. e.g. Assalam-o-alaikum/ Namaste, A'p ki na'm ki~ya ha~ey? My name is Jane.
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    How can I use correct pronunciation in Urdu?
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    Watch Bollywood and Lollywood movies. Listen to native speakers speak and have conversations with them, as they can probably correct you if you pronounce a word wrong.
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    How do I say "husband"?
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    Word(s) that are used for "husband" include Shaohar or Miaan. If you want to greet or talk to them, then you can call them with a phrase like, "Aap ji, ek baar idhar aayaiga kuch baat karni hai."
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    How do I say: "Can I please go?" in Urdu?
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    “Mein (pronounced mey) please jaa sakta hun (pronounced hoo)?”Another one could also be, “Muhj hae janae dho please.”
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    How similar are Urdu and Farsi?
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    They're not similar. But some Persian (Farsi) words are used in Urdu, like: "bashindagan" (residents), "darsut" (correct) and "sheer" (milk).
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    How do I say "representing" in Urdu?
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    For female, "Main Numaindgi kar rahi hon"; for male, "Main Numaindagi kar raha hon."
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    If there a easy way I can learn Urdu?
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    Yes, there are many ways for everyone who wants to learn Urdu and it depends on personal interest too. Read Urdu books, follow Urdu channels and social media, groups and make one friend whose native language is Urdu. Just try to communicate with that person.
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