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فٹ ہونا

فٹ ہونا

To be perfect / cool

Signification

Something that is very good.

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Contexte culturel

Slang like 'Fit' is a way for young Pakistanis to create a unique identity that blends their local language with global English influences. In Karachi, you might hear 'Tight' more often, while in Lahore, 'Fit' and 'Zabardast' are king. However, 'Fit' is understood and loved everywhere. Cricket is a religion in Pakistan. 'Fit' is the standard adjective for a good ball, a good catch, or a player's form. Using 'Fit' can actually help in bargaining. It shows you are 'local' and 'street-smart', which might get you a better price.

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Add 'Ek Dum'

To sound like a local, add 'Ek dum' before 'Fit'. It means 'totally' and adds a lot of flavor.

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Watch the Gender

While 'Fit' stays the same, remember to change 'Hona' based on the object. 'Biryani fit *thi*' (feminine) but 'Burger fit *tha*' (masculine).

Signification

Something that is very good.

🎯

Add 'Ek Dum'

To sound like a local, add 'Ek dum' before 'Fit'. It means 'totally' and adds a lot of flavor.

⚠️

Watch the Gender

While 'Fit' stays the same, remember to change 'Hona' based on the object. 'Biryani fit *thi*' (feminine) but 'Burger fit *tha*' (masculine).

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Social Media

Use 'Fit' as a one-word comment on your Pakistani friends' photos. It's the easiest way to show support!

Teste-toi

Choose the best response to: 'یہ بریانی کیسی ہے؟' (How is this biryani?)

یہ بریانی کیسی ہے؟

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ ہے!

'فٹ ہے' is the correct slang to describe high-quality food.

Fill in the blank to say 'The plan is perfect'.

ہمارا پروگرام ______ ہو گیا۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ

'فٹ ہو گیا' means the plan has been successfully settled.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Your friend bought a new sports car.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : گاڑی فٹ ہے!

You use 'Fit' to praise a cool new possession.

Complete the dialogue.

A: کل فلم دیکھنے چلیں؟ B: ہاں، یہ آئیڈیا ______ ہے۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ

'آئیڈیا فٹ ہے' means 'That's a great idea'.

Match the Urdu slang with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : All matched

These are all common synonyms in Pakistani slang.

🎉 Score : /5

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

5 exercices
Choose the best response to: 'یہ بریانی کیسی ہے؟' (How is this biryani?) Choose A2

یہ بریانی کیسی ہے؟

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ ہے!

'فٹ ہے' is the correct slang to describe high-quality food.

Fill in the blank to say 'The plan is perfect'. Fill Blank A2

ہمارا پروگرام ______ ہو گیا۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ

'فٹ ہو گیا' means the plan has been successfully settled.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Your friend bought a new sports car.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : گاڑی فٹ ہے!

You use 'Fit' to praise a cool new possession.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: کل فلم دیکھنے چلیں؟ B: ہاں، یہ آئیڈیا ______ ہے۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : فٹ

'آئیڈیا فٹ ہے' means 'That's a great idea'.

Match the Urdu slang with its English equivalent. Match B2

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : All matched

These are all common synonyms in Pakistani slang.

🎉 Score : /5

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Yes, but usually to mean they look cool or are healthy. Be careful not to sound like you are commenting on their body shape in an inappropriate way.

Yes, it's common in North Indian Hindi slang as well, as the languages share a lot of street vocabulary.

There isn't a direct slang opposite, but you could say 'Farigh' (useless/bad) or just 'Bakwas' (rubbish).

Only with colleagues you are very close to. With your boss, stick to 'Theek' or 'Behtar'.

Yes, but it's more often used for health and general life status (e.g., 'I am fit-faat').

No, it's too lighthearted. Avoid it during serious or sad discussions.

It's a result of history and globalization. Words like 'Fit', 'Mobile', and 'School' are now part of the Urdu language.

Just like any other adjective. 'Hai' (is), 'Tha' (was), 'Hoga' (will be).

Not at all. It's just very casual. It's not a swear word.

No, Urdu doesn't use English superlatives. Say 'Sab se fit' (Most fit).

Expressions liées

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فٹ فاٹ

similar

Doing great / perfectly fine

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زبردست

synonym

Excellent / Powerful

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لیول ہے

builds on

It has a high level

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بمب ہے

slang

It's the bomb

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ٹھیک ٹھاک

contrast

So-so / Okay

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