Signification
To assist someone.
Contexte culturel
Hospitality (Mehman-nawazi) often involves proactively helping guests without them asking. It's common for hosts to 'Madad karna' in ways like unpacking bags or serving food. The concept of 'Sadaqah-e-Jariya' (ongoing charity) often involves 'Madad karna' through building wells or schools, which is seen as a way to help the community eternally. In crowded cities, 'Madad karna' is a daily occurrence among strangers, such as helping someone push a stalled car or navigating a busy market. Hierarchy matters. When helping a senior, use 'Kijiye' (formal) instead of 'Karo'. Helping a junior is often seen as 'Mentorship'.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember: [Person] KI madad. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Polite Requests
Use 'Kijiye' instead of 'Karo' when asking a stranger or an elder for help.
Signification
To assist someone.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always remember: [Person] KI madad. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Polite Requests
Use 'Kijiye' instead of 'Karo' when asking a stranger or an elder for help.
Don't help the car!
Remember, you help people. You fix (theek karna) things.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition (ka/ki/ko).
علی ___ مدد کرو۔ (Ali ___ madad karo.)
Madad is feminine, so we use 'ki'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Select the correct past tense form:
'Ki' is the feminine past tense of 'karna' agreeing with 'Madad'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا آپ میری مدد کر سکتے ہیں؟ B: جی ہاں، ________۔
It's the natural response to an offer of help.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the airport with heavy bags.
You need assistance with your bags.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesعلی ___ مدد کرو۔ (Ali ___ madad karo.)
Madad is feminine, so we use 'ki'.
Select the correct past tense form:
'Ki' is the feminine past tense of 'karna' agreeing with 'Madad'.
A: کیا آپ میری مدد کر سکتے ہیں؟ B: جی ہاں، ________۔
It's the natural response to an offer of help.
Situation: You are at the airport with heavy bags.
You need assistance with your bags.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is feminine. That's why we say 'Madad ki' and 'Aap ki madad'.
Yes, in an emergency, shouting 'Madad!' is perfectly understood.
Madad is general help. Imdad is usually more formal, often referring to financial aid or disaster relief.
You say 'Mujhe madad chahie'.
Expressions liées
ہاتھ بٹانا
idiomTo lend a hand
تعاون کرنا
synonymTo cooperate
سہارا دینا
similarTo support
جان بچانا
specialized formTo save a life
