Signification
Asking about a person's age.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, it is common to use 'Aap' even for people slightly younger than you to show 'Tehzeeb' (culture/manners). In cities like Delhi or Hyderabad, asking age is common in 'Rishta' (marriage) meetings, but it's usually the parents who ask. Many people may not know their exact birth date and might give an approximate age based on seasons or historical events. Second-generation speakers often mix English: 'Aap ki age کیا ہے؟', though 'Umar' remains the standard in formal speech.
The Gender Secret
Always remember 'Umar' is feminine. If you use 'kitna' (masculine), people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
The 'Aap' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Aap'. It is never rude to be too formal, but it can be rude to be too informal.
Signification
Asking about a person's age.
The Gender Secret
Always remember 'Umar' is feminine. If you use 'kitna' (masculine), people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
The 'Aap' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Aap'. It is never rude to be too formal, but it can be rude to be too informal.
Teste-toi
Select the grammatically correct way to ask a teacher their age.
_______ عمر کتنی ہے؟
'Umar' is feminine, so we use 'ki'. 'Aap' is the respectful pronoun for a teacher.
Complete the sentence with the correct interrogative word.
آپ کی عمر _______ ہے؟
'Kitni' is the feminine form of 'how much', matching the feminine noun 'Umar'.
Fill in the missing response.
A: آپ کی عمر کتنی ہے؟ B: ___________
The question asks for age, so the answer must provide a number of years.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
تیری عمر کیا ہے؟
'Teri' is a very informal pronoun used only with close friends or in a derogatory way.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ عمر کتنی ہے؟
'Umar' is feminine, so we use 'ki'. 'Aap' is the respectful pronoun for a teacher.
آپ کی عمر _______ ہے؟
'Kitni' is the feminine form of 'how much', matching the feminine noun 'Umar'.
A: آپ کی عمر کتنی ہے؟ B: ___________
The question asks for age, so the answer must provide a number of years.
تیری عمر کیا ہے؟
'Teri' is a very informal pronoun used only with close friends or in a derogatory way.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsGenerally no, especially among peers or for official reasons. However, avoid asking elderly women in social settings.
Yes, in modern urban Urdu, mixing English 'age' is very common and acceptable.
Because the word 'Umar' is grammatically feminine in Urdu.
Say 'Meri umar [number] saal hai' or simply 'Main [number] saal ka/ki hoon.'
Expressions liées
آپ کب پیدا ہوئے؟
similarWhen were you born?
آپ کی سالگرہ کب ہے؟
relatedWhen is your birthday?
بڑی عمر
specialized formOld age / Senior
کم عمر
specialized formYoung / Underage
