Bedeutung
The initial action in a process.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Pehla Qadam' of a child is celebrated with a tradition called 'Ghutti' or simply by distributing 'Ladoo' (sweets) to neighbors. Taking the 'first step' into a mosque or a home with the right foot (Seedha Qadam) is a Sunnah (tradition of the Prophet) and is considered to bring blessings. Poets often use 'Qadam' to represent the journey of the soul. The 'first step' is often portrayed as the moment of 'Ishq' (divine love) taking over reason. Many NGOs and startups in Pakistan use 'Pehla Qadam' as their name to signify their role as a catalyst for change.
The 'Uthana' Rule
Always pair 'Pehla Qadam' with 'Uthana' to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Pehli Qadam'. Even if you are a woman, the step itself is masculine!
Bedeutung
The initial action in a process.
The 'Uthana' Rule
Always pair 'Pehla Qadam' with 'Uthana' to sound like a native speaker.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Pehli Qadam'. Even if you are a woman, the step itself is masculine!
Motivational Usage
Use this phrase to encourage friends. It sounds much more poetic and supportive than just saying 'Start it'.
Right Foot First
If you are literally taking a 'pehla qadam' into a house, use your right foot!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Pehla'.
کامیابی کے لیے ______ قدم اٹھانا ضروری ہے۔
'Qadam' is masculine, so 'Pehla' is the correct adjective form.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'Pehla Qadam'?
اس نے صلح کی طرف پہلا قدم ______۔
'Uthana' (to lift/take) is the standard collocation for taking a step in Urdu.
Complete the dialogue.
دوست اے: میں ایک کتاب لکھنا چاہتا ہوں۔ دوست بی: بہت اچھا! ______ لکھنا پہلا قدم ہے۔
While 'Pehla Qadam' is the concept, in this context, 'writing the first page' is the specific first step.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Pehla qadam mushkil hota hai'?
This is a motivational proverb used to encourage someone at the beginning of a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenکامیابی کے لیے ______ قدم اٹھانا ضروری ہے۔
'Qadam' is masculine, so 'Pehla' is the correct adjective form.
اس نے صلح کی طرف پہلا قدم ______۔
'Uthana' (to lift/take) is the standard collocation for taking a step in Urdu.
دوست اے: میں ایک کتاب لکھنا چاہتا ہوں۔ دوست بی: بہت اچھا! ______ لکھنا پہلا قدم ہے۔
While 'Pehla Qadam' is the concept, in this context, 'writing the first page' is the specific first step.
When would you say 'Pehla qadam mushkil hota hai'?
This is a motivational proverb used to encourage someone at the beginning of a task.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is the most common way to describe a baby's first physical steps.
It is always 'Pehla' because 'Qadam' is masculine.
'Aghaz' is 'beginning' (abstract), while 'Pehla Qadam' is 'first step' (action-oriented).
Yes, it's very professional to say 'Our first step will be...'
You say 'Pehla qadam uthao'.
Yes, 'Pehle qadam' (first steps), but it's less common as an idiom.
Constantly. It's a favorite metaphor for Sufi and romantic poets.
Yes, like 'tabahi ka pehla qadam' (the first step toward destruction).
Not at all. It's used in modern news and social media every day.
The 'last step' is 'Aakhri qadam'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
آغاز کرنا
synonymTo begin
بسم اللہ کرنا
similarTo start with a blessing
پہلی سیڑھی
similarThe first rung of the ladder
نقشِ قدم
builds onFootprints
قدم جمانا
specialized formTo establish a foothold
