المعنى
Asking someone to answer a call
خلفية ثقافية
In Pakistan, it is common to say 'Phone Suno' (Listen to the phone) instead of 'Phone Uthao'. This is especially true in Punjab and Karachi. In offices, answering a superior's phone is often expected if they are away from their desk. You would say 'Main ne sir ka phone uthaya' (I picked up Sir's phone). Younger generations often mix English: 'Call pick karo' is becoming as common as 'Phone uthao'. It is considered rude to let a phone ring for a long time in a social gathering without either answering it or silencing it.
The 'Suno' Alternative
If you are in Punjab, try using 'Phone suno'. It sounds very natural and local.
Respect the Elders
Never say 'Phone uthao' to someone older than you. It sounds like a command. Always use 'Uthaein'.
المعنى
Asking someone to answer a call
The 'Suno' Alternative
If you are in Punjab, try using 'Phone suno'. It sounds very natural and local.
Respect the Elders
Never say 'Phone uthao' to someone older than you. It sounds like a command. Always use 'Uthaein'.
Adding 'Zara'
Add the word 'zara' (just/softly) to make the request even more polite: 'Zara phone uthaein'.
Missed Calls
If someone gives you a 'missed call', they don't want you to 'uthao' the phone! They just want you to see their name.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct formal form to ask your teacher to answer the phone.
استاد جی، آپ کا فون بج رہا ہے، ________۔
'اٹھائیں' (uthaein) is the respectful formal form used for teachers and elders.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb for 'not picking up'.
میں نے اسے کال کی، لیکن اس نے فون نہیں ________۔
The past tense of 'uthana' is 'uthaya'. 'Usne phone nahi uthaya' means 'He didn't pick up the phone'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
دوست 1: یار، تمہارا فون کب سے بج رہا ہے۔ دوست 2: اوہ، میں نے نہیں سنا۔ ابھی ________ ہوں۔
'Main uthata hoon' means 'I am picking (it) up' or 'I'll pick (it) up now'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You want your younger brother to answer his phone quickly.
'Uthao' is informal for a brother, and 'jaldi' adds the required urgency.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Levels
بنك التمارين
4 تماريناستاد جی، آپ کا فون بج رہا ہے، ________۔
'اٹھائیں' (uthaein) is the respectful formal form used for teachers and elders.
میں نے اسے کال کی، لیکن اس نے فون نہیں ________۔
The past tense of 'uthana' is 'uthaya'. 'Usne phone nahi uthaya' means 'He didn't pick up the phone'.
دوست 1: یار، تمہارا فون کب سے بج رہا ہے۔ دوست 2: اوہ، میں نے نہیں سنا۔ ابھی ________ ہوں۔
'Main uthata hoon' means 'I am picking (it) up' or 'I'll pick (it) up now'.
Situation: You want your younger brother to answer his phone quickly.
'Uthao' is informal for a brother, and 'jaldi' adds the required urgency.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly fine for WhatsApp, Skype, or any digital voice call.
Yes, the '-ein' ending makes it formal and polite.
The informal version is 'Phone uthao'.
Yes, this is very common in modern urban Urdu (Hinglish/Urdish).
You say 'Phone mat uthana'.
It's a regional variation that focuses on 'listening' to the caller.
Not if it's ringing and they haven't noticed. Just use the polite 'uthaein'.
It literally means 'to lift' or 'to pick up'.
Say 'Wo phone nahi utha raha'.
No, for a doorbell you would say 'Darwaza kholain' (Open the door).
The past tense is 'uthaya' (picked up).
Yes, Urdu and Hindi speakers both use this phrase.
عبارات ذات صلة
فون رکھنا
contrastTo hang up / put the phone down
فون کاٹنا
similarTo cut the call / disconnect
فون ملانا
builds onTo dial a number
ہولڈ پر رکھنا
specialized formTo put on hold
فون سننا
synonymTo listen to/answer the phone
