معنی
Indicating a minimum amount or condition.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Pakistan, 'Kam az kam' is the 'magic word' for bargaining. It signals to the shopkeeper that you are a serious buyer looking for the final price. Hosts often use 'Kam az kam' to gently insist that a guest eats or drinks something, showing that they value the guest's presence. The phrase is used to remind people of their social duties. It's a polite way to point out a lack of effort in relationships. On social media like Twitter or WhatsApp, 'Kam az kam' is frequently used in political activism to list 'minimum demands' from the government.
The 'Toh' Trick
Add 'toh' after the phrase (Kam az kam toh...) to sound more like a native when you are emphasizing a point.
Don't over-Persianize
In very casual settings with friends, 'Kam se kam' might sound more natural than 'Kam az kam'.
معنی
Indicating a minimum amount or condition.
The 'Toh' Trick
Add 'toh' after the phrase (Kam az kam toh...) to sound more like a native when you are emphasizing a point.
Don't over-Persianize
In very casual settings with friends, 'Kam se kam' might sound more natural than 'Kam az kam'.
Bargaining Power
When bargaining, say 'Kam az kam' with a slightly downward intonation to show you won't pay more.
Polite Reproach
Use it to start a complaint if you want to sound hurt rather than angry. It appeals to the other person's conscience.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to mean 'at least'.
مجھے ______ پانچ منٹ دیں۔
The sentence asks for 'at least' five minutes, so 'Kam az kam' is the correct choice.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'At least you tried'?
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The particle 'toh' adds the necessary emphasis for this social expression.
Match the Urdu phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common quantity-related adverbial phrases in Urdu.
Complete the dialogue.
A: اس فون کی قیمت کیا ہے؟ B: یہ ______ بیس ہزار کا ہے۔
In a price context, 'Kam az kam' indicates the starting price.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Floor vs Ceiling
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهامجھے ______ پانچ منٹ دیں۔
The sentence asks for 'at least' five minutes, so 'Kam az kam' is the correct choice.
Select the correct Urdu translation:
The particle 'toh' adds the necessary emphasis for this social expression.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the three most common quantity-related adverbial phrases in Urdu.
A: اس فون کی قیمت کیا ہے؟ B: یہ ______ بیس ہزار کا ہے۔
In a price context, 'Kam az kam' indicates the starting price.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
There is no difference in meaning. 'Az' is Persian and sounds slightly more formal; 'Se' is Urdu and sounds more casual.
Yes, but it's less common. Usually, it comes before the thing it describes.
No, it is an adverbial phrase and stays the same for everyone.
Use 'Ziada se ziada' (زیادہ سے زیادہ).
Yes, very often! It's a staple in romantic and sad songs alike.
Yes, e.g., 'At least five people' (Kam az kam panch log).
It's a loan from Persian meaning 'from'.
Extremely common, especially when reporting casualties or financial figures.
Sometimes, in the sense of 'at least something good happened anyway'.
The direct opposite is 'Ziada se ziada'.
Yes, to define minimum requirements or penalties.
عبارات مرتبط
زیادہ سے زیادہ
contrastAt most / Maximum
کم سے کم
synonymAt least (informal)
کم و بیش
similarMore or less
فی الحال
builds onFor now
