المعنى
Succeeding in an exam.
خلفية ثقافية
When a student passes a major exam (like Matric or FSc), the family often hosts a 'Dawat' (feast) and distributes 'Ladoo' (round yellow sweets) to the entire neighborhood. The pressure to 'paas hona' is immense due to the competitive nature of government job exams (Sarkari Naukri). Passing is seen as securing one's entire future. In the UK or USA, Urdu-speaking parents still use 'Paas hona' to refer to GCSEs or SATs, maintaining the linguistic link to their heritage even in an English environment. There is a tradition of 'Chungi' or small treats given by the person who passes to their friends. If you pass, your friends will demand a 'treat'.
Gender Matters
Remember to change 'ho gaya' to 'ho gayi' if the person passing is female.
The 'In' Rule
Always use 'mein' (in) after the subject name. It's 'Maths mein paas,' not just 'Maths paas.'
المعنى
Succeeding in an exam.
Gender Matters
Remember to change 'ho gaya' to 'ho gayi' if the person passing is female.
The 'In' Rule
Always use 'mein' (in) after the subject name. It's 'Maths mein paas,' not just 'Maths paas.'
Sound Native
Use 'Alhamdulillah' before saying you passed to sound like a native Urdu speaker.
Expect Sweets
If you tell an Urdu speaker you passed, be prepared for them to ask for 'Mithai' (sweets)!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Paas hona'.
سارہ کل امتحان میں _______۔
Since 'Sara' is feminine, the verb must be 'ho gayi'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I passed the driving test'?
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The correct structure uses 'mein' (in) and the intransitive 'ho gaya'.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: کیا تم ریاضی میں پاس ہو؟ علی: جی ہاں، میں _______۔
Ali is responding about himself in the present state.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Mubarak ho! Tum paas ho gaye!'?
'Mubarak ho' means congratulations, used for success.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينسارہ کل امتحان میں _______۔
Since 'Sara' is feminine, the verb must be 'ho gayi'.
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The correct structure uses 'mein' (in) and the intransitive 'ho gaya'.
احمد: کیا تم ریاضی میں پاس ہو؟ علی: جی ہاں، میں _______۔
Ali is responding about himself in the present state.
When would you say 'Mubarak ho! Tum paas ho gaye!'?
'Mubarak ho' means congratulations, used for success.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is very common to say 'Main interview mein paas ہو گیا' to mean you got the job.
No, for a resume, use 'Kamyab' or 'Passed' (in English). 'Paas hona' is better for speaking.
The opposite is 'Fail hona' (فیل ہونا).
No, it also means 'near' or 'beside.' Context is key.
This is a common error in South Asian English. In Urdu, just stick to 'Paas hona' or 'Degree مکمل کرنا'.
No, use 'Pass karna' for active actions like sports.
Both are correct. 'Ho jana' emphasizes the completion of the event.
Say 'Main paas ho jaoon ga' (male) or 'Main paas ho jaoon gi' (female).
Yes, 'Imtihan mein paas' is the grammatically correct way.
Yes, it is identical in spoken Hindi.
عبارات ذات صلة
کامیاب ہونا
synonymTo be successful
فیل ہونا
contrastTo fail
امتحان دینا
builds onTo take an exam
ٹاپ کرنا
specialized formTo come first/top the class
