المعنى
To stay in a place until something happens.
خلفية ثقافية
Punctuality is often flexible. If someone says 'I am coming in 5 minutes', they might actually be starting their journey. 'Intizar' is a common part of social gatherings. Waiting (Intizar) is a sacred theme. It represents the lover's patience and the pain of separation from the beloved. In formal offices, 'Intizar' is managed with tea. If you are made to wait, you will almost always be offered 'Chai'. The concept of 'Sabar' (patience) is often linked with 'Intizar'. Waiting for God's help is seen as a spiritual virtue.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember: Person + KA + Intizar. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't say 'I am wait'
In English you can say 'I am waiting', but in Urdu, you must use the verb 'karna'. 'Main intizar hoon' is wrong.
المعنى
To stay in a place until something happens.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember: Person + KA + Intizar. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Don't say 'I am wait'
In English you can say 'I am waiting', but in Urdu, you must use the verb 'karna'. 'Main intizar hoon' is wrong.
Sound more native
Use 'Mera intizar karna' instead of 'Mujh ke liye intizar karna' to sound like a local.
Patience is key
If someone tells you 'Bas do minute' (Just two minutes), be prepared to 'intizar' for ten!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct postposition (ka, ko, se).
میں علی ___ انتظار کر رہا ہوں۔
In Urdu, we always use 'ka' (of) with 'intizar karna'.
Choose the correct translation for 'I waited for you'.
Which one is correct?
The past tense of 'karna' is 'kiya', and it requires the 'ne' particle with the subject.
Complete the dialogue.
A: تم کہاں ہو؟ B: میں راستے میں ہوں، براہِ کرم میرا _______۔
The context of being 'on the way' (raaste mein) implies asking someone to wait.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a doctor's office and want to know the wait time.
This translates to 'How much will I have to wait?'
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Wait vs. Hope
Common Collocations
Adverbs
- • شدت سے (Intensely)
- • صبر سے (Patiently)
- • بہت (A lot)
Objects
- • جواب (Answer)
- • باری (Turn)
- • نتیجہ (Result)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينمیں علی ___ انتظار کر رہا ہوں۔
In Urdu, we always use 'ka' (of) with 'intizar karna'.
Which one is correct?
The past tense of 'karna' is 'kiya', and it requires the 'ne' particle with the subject.
A: تم کہاں ہو؟ B: میں راستے میں ہوں، براہِ کرم میرا _______۔
The context of being 'on the way' (raaste mein) implies asking someone to wait.
Situation: You are at a doctor's office and want to know the wait time.
This translates to 'How much will I have to wait?'
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةIt is masculine. That's why we say 'Mera intizar' and not 'Meri intizar'.
Yes, it is the standard way to say you are waiting for transport.
'Intizar' is the act of waiting for time to pass. 'Sabar' is the quality of being patient while waiting.
You say: 'میں انتظار کر کے تھک گیا ہوں' (Main intizar kar ke thak gaya hoon).
It is neutral and can be used in any setting, from a street to a boardroom.
No, that would be 'Umeed se hona'.
Say: 'میرا انتظار نہ کرنا' (Mera intizar na karna).
It's more poetic and creates a stronger image of someone looking down a road.
The past tense is 'Intizar kiya'.
Yes, 'Aap ke jawab ka intizar rahega' (Waiting for your reply) is very common.
No, 'to hope' is 'Umeed karna'.
Say: 'اپنی باری کا انتظار کریں' (Apni bari ka intizar karen).
عبارات ذات صلة
راہ دیکھنا
synonymTo watch the path
منتظر ہونا
specialized formTo be waiting
صبر کرنا
similarTo have patience
رکنا
similarTo stop/stay
توقع کرنا
contrastTo expect
