Language/Urdu/Vocabulary/Colors-and-Shapes
Hello, and welcome to another lesson in the "Complete 0 to A1 Urdu Course." In this lesson, we will learn the names of colors and shapes in Urdu, which will help you describe objects and their appearance in Urdu. As a language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I believe that learning the basics of any language is essential to mastering it. By learning the colors and shapes in Urdu, you will be able to communicate more effectively with others and understand more of the language.
Colors in Urdu
In this section, you will learn how to say the names of colors in Urdu. It is important to note that the gender of the noun determines the color's form. For example, the word for "white" will change when describing a male noun versus a female noun.
Basic Colors
Let's start with the most common colors that you will encounter:
| Urdu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سفید | safed | White (for male nouns) |
| سفیدہ | safedah | White (for female nouns) |
| کالا | kala | Black (for male nouns) |
| کالی | kali | Black (for female nouns) |
| نیلا | neela | Blue (for male nouns) |
| نیلی | neeli | Blue (for female nouns) |
| سبز | sabz | Green |
| پیلا | peela | Yellow |
| گلابی | gulabi | Pink |
| لال | laal | Red |
| بھورا | bhura | Brown |
Additional Colors
Here are some additional colors that you may come across:
| Urdu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| پرتو دار | parto daar | Rainbow |
| کینچی والا | kainchi waala | Silver |
| سونے والا | sonay waala | Gold |
| زرد | zard | Marigold (yellow-orange color) |
Now that you have learned the colors in Urdu, try to use them in your everyday conversations. Practice saying them out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Shapes in Urdu
In this section, you will learn how to say the names of shapes in Urdu. Knowing the shapes is important when describing objects and their appearance.
Basic Shapes
Let's start with the most common shapes:
- Circle – دائرہ – da'ira
- Square – چوکور – chokor
- Triangle – مثلث – musallas
- Rectangle – مستطیل – mustatil
- Diamond – ہیرا – heera
- Hexagon – چھکونہ – chhokonah
Additional Shapes
Here are some additional shapes that may be helpful to know:
- Pentagon – پانچ شکل – paanch shakl
- Octagon – آٹھ شکل – aath shakl
- Cylinder – سلنڈر – cylinder
- Cone – مخروط – makhrut
- Sphere – کرہ – kara
- Cube – مکعب – maka'b
By learning the shapes in Urdu, you will be able to describe everyday objects more precisely. Try to use them in short sentences to practice and cement them in your memory.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we covered the names of colors and shapes in Urdu, which will help you describe objects and their appearance in Urdu. As with any language, practice makes perfect, so I encourage you to use the colors and shapes in your everyday conversations. Remember that language learning is a journey and not a destination. Keep practicing and improving, and soon you will be able to communicate effectively in Urdu.
Don't forget to continue on to the next lesson in the course, where you will learn about food and drinks in Urdu.