Significado
Expressing surprise or admiration.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, 'Kamaal hai' is often used during cricket matches. A 'Kamaal' shot or a 'Kamaal' catch is a common phrase in Urdu commentary. In the 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb' (syncretic culture), 'Kamaal' is a bridge word used by both Hindus and Muslims to appreciate art and poetry. Younger generations in Karachi might swap 'Kamaal' for 'Level' or 'Scene', but 'Kamaal' remains the classic, respected version. Historically, 'Kamaal' refers to the perfection of the soul. You might hear it in Qawwali music to describe divine attributes.
Lengthen the 'aa'
To show more surprise, stretch the 'aa' in 'Kamaal'. Say 'Kamaaaaallll hai!'
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'Kamaal hai' can sound like you're mocking someone.
Significado
Expressing surprise or admiration.
Lengthen the 'aa'
To show more surprise, stretch the 'aa' in 'Kamaal'. Say 'Kamaaaaallll hai!'
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'Kamaal hai' can sound like you're mocking someone.
Combine with 'Waqai'
Use 'Waqai kamaal hai' (It's really amazing) to sound more like a native speaker.
The Head Nod
Often accompanied by a slight side-to-side head tilt (the famous South Asian head bobble) to show appreciation.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to complete the praise.
آپ کا نیا گھر تو ________ ہے!
In the context of praising a new house, 'Kamaal' (amazing) is the most natural fit.
Which response is best for hearing that your friend won a gold medal?
دوست: میں نے گولڈ میڈل جیت لیا ہے!
'Kamaal hai!' expresses the appropriate level of surprise and admiration for winning a medal.
Match the tone of 'Kamaal hai!' to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is 2 hours late for the fifth time this week.
When someone repeats a bad habit, 'Kamaal hai!' is used sarcastically to highlight the absurdity.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: اس نے صرف دس دن میں اردو سیکھ لی۔ B: ________! یہ کیسے ممکن ہے؟
Learning a language in 10 days is shocking, so 'Kamaal hai!' is the perfect reaction.
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Ayudas visuales
When to say 'Kamaal hai!'
Praise
- • Good food
- • Great work
- • Beautiful view
Surprise
- • Magic trick
- • Unexpected guest
- • Quick learning
Sarcasm
- • Being late
- • Forgetting keys
- • Silly mistakes
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosآپ کا نیا گھر تو ________ ہے!
In the context of praising a new house, 'Kamaal' (amazing) is the most natural fit.
دوست: میں نے گولڈ میڈل جیت لیا ہے!
'Kamaal hai!' expresses the appropriate level of surprise and admiration for winning a medal.
Situation: Your friend is 2 hours late for the fifth time this week.
When someone repeats a bad habit, 'Kamaal hai!' is used sarcastically to highlight the absurdity.
A: اس نے صرف دس دن میں اردو سیکھ لی۔ B: ________! یہ کیسے ممکن ہے؟
Learning a language in 10 days is shocking, so 'Kamaal hai!' is the perfect reaction.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is a secular phrase used by people of all faiths in the Urdu-speaking world.
Yes, but usually as 'Aap kamaal hain' (You are amazing).
'Zabardast' is more about power and excellence, while 'Kamaal' is more about surprise and wonder.
Yes, to praise a good idea or a successful result, but keep the tone professional.
Yes, it is polite as long as it is used for genuine praise.
Just change 'hai' to 'tha': 'Kamaal tha!'.
Only sarcastically. If you mean 'That's terrible', use 'Bura hai' or 'Afsos hai'.
Extremely common! There are many songs with 'Kamaal' in the title.
Yes, like a good cup of tea. It's very versatile.
In some contexts, 'Kamaal' can mean a feat or a miracle, but usually it just means 'amazing'.
Frases relacionadas
کمال کر دیا
builds onYou did something amazing
کیا بات ہے
similarWhat a thing! / Excellent!
زبردست
synonymGreat / Powerful
حیرت انگیز
specialized formAstonishing
بے مثال
similarMatchless
