Signification
Used to express a desire for an object.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistani culture, being overly direct with 'Mujhe chahiye' can be seen as childish. Adults often use 'Mil sakta hai?' (Can I get?) to be more polite. Lucknow is famous for its 'Pehle Aap' (You first) culture. Here, 'chahiye' is often replaced by extremely formal Persianized Urdu like 'Inayat farmaiye' (Please grant/give). In Karachi, the phrase is often shortened or combined with 'yaar' to sound cool and casual. 'Mujhe chahiye yaar' is a common refrain among youth. In spiritual contexts, 'chah' (desire) is a major theme. The phrase is used in prayers (Dua) to express a soul's need for the Divine.
The Pointing Rule
If you forget the noun, just say 'Mujhe yeh chahiye' while pointing. It's the ultimate survival phrase.
Don't be a Robot
Vary your intonation. A rising tone makes it a question, a flat tone makes it a statement.
Signification
Used to express a desire for an object.
The Pointing Rule
If you forget the noun, just say 'Mujhe yeh chahiye' while pointing. It's the ultimate survival phrase.
Don't be a Robot
Vary your intonation. A rising tone makes it a question, a flat tone makes it a statement.
Plural Power
Using 'chahiyen' for plural objects will instantly make you sound like a pro speaker.
Softening
Add 'zara' (just) before 'chahiye' to sound much more polite: 'Mujhe zara yeh chahiye.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'I' in Urdu.
___ یہ قلم چاہیے (___ yeh qalam chahiye).
In Urdu, 'wanting' something requires the dative case 'Mujhe'.
How do you say 'I want these books' (plural)?
Choose the correct sentence:
When the object is plural (kitabein), the verb changes to 'chahiyen'.
Complete the dialogue at the shop.
Customer: Bhai, yeh seb kitne ke hain? Shopkeeper: 200 rupay kilo. Customer: Theek hai, ___.
This is the most natural way to conclude a purchase in a market.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Phrase: 'Mujhe thora waqt chahiye.'
'Waqt' means time, so you are asking for more time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
I vs To Me
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ یہ قلم چاہیے (___ yeh qalam chahiye).
In Urdu, 'wanting' something requires the dative case 'Mujhe'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When the object is plural (kitabein), the verb changes to 'chahiyen'.
Customer: Bhai, yeh seb kitne ke hain? Shopkeeper: 200 rupay kilo. Customer: Theek hai, ___.
This is the most natural way to conclude a purchase in a market.
Phrase: 'Mujhe thora waqt chahiye.'
'Waqt' means time, so you are asking for more time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, 'chahiye' is invariant for the gender of the speaker or the object. It only changes for the number (singular/plural) of the object.
Yes! If you put a verb in its infinitive form before it, e.g., 'Mujhe jana chahiye' (I should go).
Not at all, but adding 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Please' makes it sound much better.
'Main' is 'I'. 'Mujhe' is 'To me'. Urdu uses 'To me' for needs, feelings, and wants.
Simply add 'nahi': 'Mujhe yeh nahi chahiye.'
In formal writing, yes. In casual speech, many people just use 'chahiye' for everything.
It sounds a bit objectifying. For people, use 'Main [name] se milna chahta hoon' (I want to meet [name]).
That is Punjabi. Since many Urdu speakers are in Punjab, the languages often mix.
Say 'Kya aap ko yeh chahiye?'
Add 'tha': 'Mujhe yeh chahiye tha.'
No, 'chahiye' is much more common for physical objects in daily life.
Yes, 'Mujhe pyar chahiye' is a very common expression.
Expressions liées
مجھے ضرورت ہے
similarI have a need
میں چاہتا ہوں
synonymI desire/want
مجھے پسند ہے
similarI like this
دے دو
builds onGive it
درکار ہے
specialized formIs required
