معنی
Task that must be done.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Pakistan, 'zaroori kaam' is often a euphemism for family obligations. If someone says they have this, it's considered impolite to ask 'What kind of work?'. In Urdu-speaking offices, 'zaroori kaam' is the standard reason given in leave applications for anything from a bank visit to a child's school meeting. Younger speakers often use 'zaroori kaam' ironically when they just want to avoid someone or go to sleep. In villages, 'kaam' often refers to agricultural work. 'Zaroori kaam' might mean tending to crops or livestock.
The Magic Excuse
If you are in a social situation you want to leave, just say 'Mujhe ghar par zaroori kaam hai'. No one will ask what it is.
Don't Overuse
If you use it every day with the same person, they will realize you are just avoiding them.
معنی
Task that must be done.
The Magic Excuse
If you are in a social situation you want to leave, just say 'Mujhe ghar par zaroori kaam hai'. No one will ask what it is.
Don't Overuse
If you use it every day with the same person, they will realize you are just avoiding them.
Privacy
In Urdu culture, asking 'What work?' after someone says 'Zaroori kaam' is often seen as prying.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zaroori' or 'zaroorat'.
مجھے گھر پر ایک _______ کام ہے۔
We need the adjective 'zaroori' to describe the noun 'kaam'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to decline an invitation?
دوست: کیا آپ آج میرے ساتھ بازار چلیں گے؟
Using 'zaroori kaam' with an apology is the standard polite refusal.
Complete the dialogue.
علی: تم کل پارٹی میں کیوں نہیں آئے؟ سارہ: معاف کرنا علی، کل مجھے _________ تھا۔
The standard phrase is 'zaroori kaam'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on a phone call and someone knocks on your door.
This is the most natural way to end a call when interrupted.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Types of Zaroori Kaam
Office
- • Meetings
- • Emails
- • Reports
Home
- • Groceries
- • Cleaning
- • Family
Personal
- • Bank
- • Doctor
- • Bills
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهامجھے گھر پر ایک _______ کام ہے۔
We need the adjective 'zaroori' to describe the noun 'kaam'.
دوست: کیا آپ آج میرے ساتھ بازار چلیں گے؟
Using 'zaroori kaam' with an apology is the standard polite refusal.
علی: تم کل پارٹی میں کیوں نہیں آئے؟ سارہ: معاف کرنا علی، کل مجھے _________ تھا۔
The standard phrase is 'zaroori kaam'.
Situation: You are on a phone call and someone knocks on your door.
This is the most natural way to end a call when interrupted.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالIt is neutral and can be used in both formal (office) and informal (friends) contexts.
Yes, it covers everything from a bank visit to buying milk.
'Zaroori' means necessary/urgent, while 'aham' means important/significant.
You say 'Mujhe bohot zaroori kaam hai'.
Yes, it is a very common way to ask for a short leave or explain a delay.
عبارات مرتبط
اہم کام
synonymImportant work
گھریلو کام
specialized formHousehold chores
فالتو کام
contrastUseless work
سرکاری کام
specialized formGovernment work
ذاتی کام
similarPersonal work