المعنى
Inquiring about someone's health.
خلفية ثقافية
Asking about health is often followed by offering 'Joshanda' (a herbal tea) or 'Khichdi'. It is rude to ask and then not offer help. In this region, the language is extremely refined. Instead of 'Bimar', people almost exclusively use 'Nasaaz' or 'Aleel'. Younger people mix English. They might say 'Aap sick ہیں؟' or 'Tabiyat down ہے؟'. When someone says they are sick, the standard response is 'Allah Shifa de' (May Allah grant you health).
Always use 'Aap'
When asking about health, always default to 'Aap' unless it's a very close friend. It shows you respect their personhood while they are vulnerable.
Avoid Sarcasm
In Urdu, asking 'Are you sick?' sarcastically to mean 'Are you stupid?' is very harsh. Avoid this as a learner.
المعنى
Inquiring about someone's health.
Always use 'Aap'
When asking about health, always default to 'Aap' unless it's a very close friend. It shows you respect their personhood while they are vulnerable.
Avoid Sarcasm
In Urdu, asking 'Are you sick?' sarcastically to mean 'Are you stupid?' is very harsh. Avoid this as a learner.
The 'Tabiyat' Alternative
If you want to sound more native, ask 'Tabiyat theek hai?' (Is your health okay?). It's the most common way to check in.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence formal.
کیا ___ بیمار ہیں؟
The verb 'hain' indicates that the formal pronoun 'Aap' must be used.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask about someone's health?
Select the best option:
While 'Kya aap bimar hain?' is polite, using 'tabiyat nasaaz' is the peak of formal etiquette.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آپ بہت تھکے ہوئے لگ رہے ہیں۔ کیا آپ بیمار ہیں؟ B: ___________
The response 'No, I am just tired' directly addresses the observation made in the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking to your boss who is coughing.
The formal 'Aap' is required for a boss.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينکیا ___ بیمار ہیں؟
The verb 'hain' indicates that the formal pronoun 'Aap' must be used.
Select the best option:
While 'Kya aap bimar hain?' is polite, using 'tabiyat nasaaz' is the peak of formal etiquette.
A: آپ بہت تھکے ہوئے لگ رہے ہیں۔ کیا آپ بیمار ہیں؟ B: ___________
The response 'No, I am just tired' directly addresses the observation made in the question.
Situation: You are talking to your boss who is coughing.
The formal 'Aap' is required for a boss.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةYes, but it's usually qualified. For mental health, people often say 'Ze hni tor par bimar' (Mentally sick), though it can carry a stigma.
The most common reply is 'Nahi, main theek hoon' (No, I am fine) or 'Ji, thori tabiyat kharab hai' (Yes, health is a bit bad).
Yes, 'Bimar' is gender-neutral. The sentence remains exactly the same for men and women.
You would say 'Kya aap sab bimar hain?'. Adding 'sab' (all) clarifies the plurality.
It is a neutral word. For extra politeness, use 'Nasaaz' (unwell).
You say 'Main bohat bimar hoon'.
Only with very close friends or in anger. For health inquiries, 'Tu' sounds very jarring and lacks empathy.
Yes, it is reversed: '؟'.
عبارات ذات صلة
طبیعت کیسی ہے؟
similarHow is your health?
اللہ شفا دے
builds onMay God heal you.
تندرستی ہزار نعمت ہے
relatedHealth is a thousand blessings.
کیا آپ ٹھیک ہیں؟
synonymAre you okay?
