Signification
Used to clarify a statement.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, 'Mera matlab hai' is often followed by 'Ya'ni' in the same sentence for extra emphasis on clarification. Speakers in Delhi often use 'Mera matlab' without the 'hai' at the end in very fast, casual speech. In professional Urdu, this phrase is used to avoid 'misunderstandings' (galat-fehmi), which is a key concept in South Asian workplace harmony. In 'Mushairas' (poetry gatherings), if a poet wants to explain a difficult verse, they will use 'Meri murad yeh hai' instead of 'Mera matlab hai' to sound more elegant.
The 'Ke' Trick
If you are struggling to finish a sentence, add 'ke' (that) after 'Mera matlab hai'. it gives you a mental 'reset' to start a fresh clause.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Meri matlab hai'. Even if you are a woman, 'Matlab' is a man's world (grammatically speaking)!
Signification
Used to clarify a statement.
The 'Ke' Trick
If you are struggling to finish a sentence, add 'ke' (that) after 'Mera matlab hai'. it gives you a mental 'reset' to start a fresh clause.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Meri matlab hai'. Even if you are a woman, 'Matlab' is a man's world (grammatically speaking)!
Politeness
Use this phrase to soften a 'No'. Instead of saying 'I won't come,' say 'I'm busy, I mean, I'll try next time.'
Filler Usage
Don't be afraid to use it as a filler. It makes you sound more like a native speaker than saying 'um' or 'uh'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive pronoun.
_______ مطلب ہے کہ میں کل نہیں آؤں گا۔
'Matlab' is masculine, so 'Mera' is the correct form.
Which sentence is used to clarify a mistake?
You said 'I like red,' but you meant 'blue.' What do you say?
The first option uses the correct grammar and phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا آپ کو چائے چاہیے؟ B: نہیں، _______، مجھے پانی چاہیے۔
The speaker is correcting their implied answer or clarifying their need.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You accidentally gave the wrong price to a customer.
Use 'Mera matlab hai' to correct the price.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ مطلب ہے کہ میں کل نہیں آؤں گا۔
'Matlab' is masculine, so 'Mera' is the correct form.
You said 'I like red,' but you meant 'blue.' What do you say?
The first option uses the correct grammar and phrase.
A: کیا آپ کو چائے چاہیے؟ B: نہیں، _______، مجھے پانی چاہیے۔
The speaker is correcting their implied answer or clarifying their need.
Situation: You accidentally gave the wrong price to a customer.
Use 'Mera matlab hai' to correct the price.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, in very casual speech, people often drop 'Mera' and 'hai' and just say 'Matlab...' as a filler.
'Mera matlab hai' is more personal ('I mean'), while 'Ya'ni' is more general ('That is to say').
Because 'Matlab' is a masculine noun in Urdu grammar.
Yes, to clarify something you said a few moments ago.
You say 'Mera woh مطلب نہیں تھا' (Mera woh matlab nahi tha).
Yes, it is identical in spoken Hindi.
Yes, but in very formal essays, 'Ya'ni' or 'Bil-alfaz-e-digar' is preferred.
No, that would be 'Mera ek maqsad hai'.
You can use 'Ya'ni', which is shorter and easier to remember!
Expressions liées
یعنی
synonymThat is to say / meaning
وضاحت کرنا
builds onTo clarify
میرا ارادہ ہے
similarI intend to
سچی بات تو یہ ہے
similarThe truth is
بالفاظِ دیگر
specialized formIn other words
