Signification
A specific significant event.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, a 'Khaas Mauqa' like a wedding often lasts 3-7 days. It is expected that you wear heavy formal wear like a Sherwani or a Gharara. For Urdu-speaking communities in India, 'Khaas Mauqa' is often used for 'Mushairas' (poetry gatherings), which are treated with great formal respect. In the diaspora, 'Khaas Mauqa' is often used to refer to community events that keep the culture alive, like 'Basant' or 'Pakistan Day' festivals. In Urdu-speaking corporate environments, 'Khaas Mauqa' is used to describe the launch of a new product or an annual general meeting.
The Oblique Rule
Always remember: 'Khaas Mauqa' becomes 'Khaas Mauqe' if you add 'par' (on) or 'ka' (of). This is the #1 mistake for A2 learners.
Mubarakbad
When someone mentions a 'Khaas Mauqa' in their life, immediately say 'Mubarak ho!' (Congratulations!).
Signification
A specific significant event.
The Oblique Rule
Always remember: 'Khaas Mauqa' becomes 'Khaas Mauqe' if you add 'par' (on) or 'ka' (of). This is the #1 mistake for A2 learners.
Mubarakbad
When someone mentions a 'Khaas Mauqa' in their life, immediately say 'Mubarak ho!' (Congratulations!).
Not for Funerals
Never use 'Khaas' for sad events. It sounds like you are celebrating the tragedy.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Mauqa'.
ہم اس خاص _______ پر بہت خوش ہیں۔
Because of the postposition 'par', 'Mauqa' changes to the oblique form 'Mauqe'.
Which of these is a 'Khaas Mauqa'?
ان میں سے کون سا ایک خاص موقع ہے؟
A wedding is a significant, non-routine event.
Complete the dialogue.
دوست 1: کل میری سالگرہ ہے۔ دوست 2: واہ! یہ تو ایک _______ ہے۔
A birthday is a special occasion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'سنیہرا موقع' (Golden opportunity) to the best context.
'Sunehra Mauqa' is used for opportunities for success.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Khaas Mauqa
Family
- • Wedding
- • Birthday
- • Birth
Religious
- • Eid
- • Ramadan
- • Hajj
Career
- • Promotion
- • Interview
- • Graduation
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesہم اس خاص _______ پر بہت خوش ہیں۔
Because of the postposition 'par', 'Mauqa' changes to the oblique form 'Mauqe'.
ان میں سے کون سا ایک خاص موقع ہے؟
A wedding is a significant, non-routine event.
دوست 1: کل میری سالگرہ ہے۔ دوست 2: واہ! یہ تو ایک _______ ہے۔
A birthday is a special occasion.
Match 'سنیہرا موقع' (Golden opportunity) to the best context.
'Sunehra Mauqa' is used for opportunities for success.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is very common to call a birthday a 'Khaas Mauqa'.
'Mauqa' is the occasion/opportunity, while 'Taqreeb' is the physical ceremony or function.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Is khaas mauqe par'.
Yes, 'Mujhe ek mauqa do' means 'Give me a chance'.
Expressions liées
سنہرا موقع
specialized formGolden opportunity
خوشی کا موقع
similarHappy occasion
تاریخی موقع
builds onHistoric occasion
عام دن
contrastOrdinary day
