Signification
The sensation of feeling cold.
Contexte culturel
In winter, people often gather around a 'Angethi' (coal heater) or use gas heaters. Saying 'Sardi lag rahi hai' is a common cue for someone to offer you a seat closer to the heater. Similar to Pakistan, the phrase is used to initiate the sharing of winter snacks like 'Gajak' or 'Rewri' which are believed to provide warmth. Urdu speakers in colder climates (UK, Canada) use this phrase frequently to contrast the harsh outdoor cold with the indoor heating. Feeling cold is often diagnosed as an imbalance of 'humors'. You might be told your 'taseer' (disposition) has become too cold.
The 'Ko' Rule
Always remember that sensations need 'ko'. If you forget it, the sentence won't make sense to a native speaker.
Don't say 'Main sardi hoon'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds like you are claiming to be the personification of winter!
Signification
The sensation of feeling cold.
The 'Ko' Rule
Always remember that sensations need 'ko'. If you forget it, the sentence won't make sense to a native speaker.
Don't say 'Main sardi hoon'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds like you are claiming to be the personification of winter!
Use 'Thand' for extra flavor
If you want to sound more like a local in Lahore, use 'Thand lag rahi hai' instead of 'Sardi'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun form.
____ سردی لگ رہی ہے۔ (I am feeling cold.)
Sensations in Urdu require the dative form 'مجھے' (to me).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is feeling cold'?
Choose the correct option:
'Us ko' (or 'Usay') + 'sardi lag rahi hai' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: پنکھا بند کر دیں؟ B: جی ہاں، ________۔
If you want the fan off, it's because you are feeling cold.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are shivering in a movie theater.
Shivering is a sign of feeling cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ سردی لگ رہی ہے۔ (I am feeling cold.)
Sensations in Urdu require the dative form 'مجھے' (to me).
Choose the correct option:
'Us ko' (or 'Usay') + 'sardi lag rahi hai' is the standard idiomatic expression.
A: پنکھا بند کر دیں؟ B: جی ہاں، ________۔
If you want the fan off, it's because you are feeling cold.
Situation: You are shivering in a movie theater.
Shivering is a sign of feeling cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, 'Sardi lagna' is only for the sensation felt by a person. For a drink, just say 'Thanda' (cold).
They are mostly synonymous. 'Sardi' is the standard Urdu word, while 'Thand' is slightly more informal/common in daily speech.
You can say 'Mujhe sardi lag gayi' (past tense) or 'Mujhe zukam ho gaya'.
Yes, most physical and emotional sensations (hunger, thirst, cold, heat, liking something) use 'Lagna'.
Expressions liées
ٹھنڈ لگنا
synonymTo feel a chill
سردی ہو جانا
similarTo catch a cold (illness)
کانپنا
builds onTo shiver
گرمی لگنا
contrastTo feel hot
