المعنى
A significant sum of money.
خلفية ثقافية
During Eid-ul-Adha, people spend a 'Bari Raqam' on sacrificial animals. It is a status symbol and a topic of neighborhood gossip. Weddings are the most common context for 'Bari Raqam'. Families save for decades to spend a 'Bari Raqam' on a single week of festivities. The concept of 'Zakat' involves calculating 2.5% of one's wealth. For the wealthy, this results in a 'Bari Raqam' being donated to the poor annually. In Pakistan and India, real estate is the preferred investment. People often carry 'Bari Raqam' in cash for property deals, though this is changing with digital banking.
Use it for 'The Total'
Use 'Bari Raqam' when talking about the total cost of something big, like a wedding or a business deal. It makes you sound more like a native speaker than just saying 'bohat paisay'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'Bara Raqam'. It is the most common mistake for learners. Always keep it feminine!
المعنى
A significant sum of money.
Use it for 'The Total'
Use 'Bari Raqam' when talking about the total cost of something big, like a wedding or a business deal. It makes you sound more like a native speaker than just saying 'bohat paisay'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'Bara Raqam'. It is the most common mistake for learners. Always keep it feminine!
Politeness
In some Urdu-speaking circles, asking someone directly about a 'Bari Raqam' (their salary or savings) can be seen as intrusive. Use it carefully in social settings.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'big'.
اس نے بازار میں ______ رقم خرچ کی۔
Since 'رقم' is feminine, the adjective must be 'بڑی'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Bari Raqam' is the correct feminine singular agreement.
Match the Urdu phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Bari = Large, Raqam = Sum.
Complete the dialogue.
A: گاڑی کتنے کی ہے؟ B: یہ بہت مہنگی ہے، اس کے لیے ______ چاہیے۔
Buying a car requires a large sum of money.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Gender Agreement
بنك التمارين
4 تماريناس نے بازار میں ______ رقم خرچ کی۔
Since 'رقم' is feminine, the adjective must be 'بڑی'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Bari Raqam' is the correct feminine singular agreement.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Bari = Large, Raqam = Sum.
A: گاڑی کتنے کی ہے؟ B: یہ بہت مہنگی ہے، اس کے لیے ______ چاہیے۔
Buying a car requires a large sum of money.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it can refer to money in a bank account, digital transfers, or even the value of assets.
Yes, a million rupees (10 lakh) is definitely considered a 'Bari Raqam' in most contexts.
The plural is 'Bari Raqamain' (بڑی رقمیں), but the singular is often used to represent the concept of wealth.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or in a business meeting.
You say 'Choti Raqam' (چھوٹی رقم).
'Bara Paisa' is grammatically correct but sounds less sophisticated than 'Bari Raqam'.
Yes, in news reports, bribes are often referred to as a 'Bari Raqam'.
Not exactly. Wealth is 'Daulat'. 'Bari Raqam' is a specific amount of money.
Yes, in older textbooks, 'Raqam' can mean a digit or a number, but today it almost always means money.
Yes, it is equally common in both countries among Urdu and Hindi speakers.
عبارات ذات صلة
بھاری رقم
similarA heavy/massive sum
خطیر رقم
specialized formA substantial/huge sum
چھوٹی رقم
contrastA small amount
نقد رقم
builds onCash amount
