Significado
Describing a long distance.
Contexto cultural
In Pakistan, if you ask someone if a place is far, they might say 'Bas paas hi hai' (It's just nearby) to be polite, even if it's a long walk. They don't want you to feel discouraged. The concept of 'Doorie' (distance) is a major theme in poetry, representing the separation between the lover and the beloved. In rural areas of India and Pakistan, 'door' might mean a different village miles away, whereas in a crowded city like Karachi, 'door' might just mean the next neighborhood due to traffic. Sufi saints often spoke about the distance between the soul and the Creator, using 'door' to describe the spiritual journey.
The 'Hai' Rule
Always remember to put 'hai' at the end. Urdu is a verb-final language.
Soft 'D'
Make sure your 'D' in 'door' is soft. If you make it hard (retroflex), people might think you are talking about kite string!
Significado
Describing a long distance.
The 'Hai' Rule
Always remember to put 'hai' at the end. Urdu is a verb-final language.
Soft 'D'
Make sure your 'D' in 'door' is soft. If you make it hard (retroflex), people might think you are talking about kite string!
Adding Emphasis
Add 'hi' after 'door' (door hi) to say 'It's really far!'
Relative Distance
If a local says 'Paas hai', always double-check the actual kilometers!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct Urdu word for 'far'.
میرا گھر بہت ____ ہے۔
'Door' is the correct word for physical distance.
Which sentence correctly says 'The station is very far'?
Choose the correct translation:
Option A follows the correct word order and uses the correct vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا بازار قریب ہے؟ B: نہیں، ____۔
The question asks if the market is near; the logical negative response is that it is far.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are looking at a map and see the city is 500km away.
500km is a long distance, so 'bohat door' is appropriate.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Door vs. Der
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosمیرا گھر بہت ____ ہے۔
'Door' is the correct word for physical distance.
Choose the correct translation:
Option A follows the correct word order and uses the correct vocabulary.
A: کیا بازار قریب ہے؟ B: نہیں، ____۔
The question asks if the market is near; the logical negative response is that it is far.
You are looking at a map and see the city is 500km away.
500km is a long distance, so 'bohat door' is appropriate.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, for time (late), use 'der'. For distance, use 'door'.
In this phrase, it's an adjective and doesn't change. However, the noun 'doorie' (distance) is feminine.
Use 'ziyada door' (زیادہ دور).
Yes, it's a neutral observation. It's not rude.
The opposite is 'qareeb' (قریب) or 'paas' (پاس).
Yes, 'Woh mujh se door hai' means 'He is far from me' (physically or emotionally).
No, the English 'door' is 'darwaza' in Urdu. They are false friends.
You can say 'bohat bohat door' or 'bohat hi door'.
Yes, it is exactly the same in spoken Hindi.
No, for a long movie, use 'lambi' (long).
It means 'remote' or 'far-flung' areas.
Ask 'Kitna door hai?' (کتنا دور ہے؟).
No, you can just say 'Yeh door hai' (This is far). 'Bohat' just adds 'very'.
Yes, 'Eid abhi door hai' (Eid is still far off).
Frases relacionadas
قریب ہے
contrastIt is near
کافی دور
similarQuite far
دور دراز
specialized formRemote / Far-flung
راستہ لمبا ہے
similarThe path is long
فاصلہ کتنا ہے؟
builds onHow much is the distance?
