Signification
Fulfilling what one has pledged.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, 'Zuban' (one's word) is a matter of immense pride. If someone says 'Meri zuban hai' (It is my word), it is considered as binding as a legal contract. Poets like Ghalib and Faiz often use the concept of 'Wafa' (loyalty) which is the act of 'nibhana' one's love despite the cruelty of the beloved. While modern contracts are used, many small business deals in bazaars are still done on a 'wa'da'. Keeping it is essential for future credit. The ultimate promise is the one made to the Creator. 'Nibhana' in this sense is a lifelong spiritual journey of truth.
Use 'Apna'
Adding 'Apna' (my/his/her own) before 'Wa'da' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Past Tense 'Ne'
Remember that 'nibhana' is transitive. You must say 'Us ne nibhaya' not 'Wo nibhaya'.
Signification
Fulfilling what one has pledged.
Use 'Apna'
Adding 'Apna' (my/his/her own) before 'Wa'da' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Past Tense 'Ne'
Remember that 'nibhana' is transitive. You must say 'Us ne nibhaya' not 'Wo nibhaya'.
Emotional Nuance
Use 'nibhana' for people you care about; use 'poora karna' for tasks and business.
The 'Zuban' connection
If you want to be very emphatic, say 'Main apni zuban نبھاؤں گا' (I will keep my word/tongue).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nibhana'.
اس نے اپنا وعدہ ______۔ (He kept his promise - Past Tense)
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with 'wa'da' (masculine singular), so 'nibhaya' is correct.
Which sentence means 'I will keep my promise'?
Choose the correct translation:
Option 1 is 'I make a promise', Option 3 is 'I kept the promise'. Option 2 is the correct future tense.
Complete the dialogue.
سارہ: کیا تم کل آؤ گے؟ علی: ہاں، میں اپنا ______ ______۔
Since Ali is confirming his arrival after a question, 'keeping a promise' is the most natural fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A politician fulfilling a campaign pledge.
Fulfilling a pledge is 'wa'da nibhana'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Nibha'?
Commitments
- • وعدہ (Promise)
- • عہد (Vow)
Relationships
- • دوستی (Friendship)
- • رشتہ (Relationship)
Duties
- • فرض (Duty)
- • ذمہ داری (Responsibility)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاس نے اپنا وعدہ ______۔ (He kept his promise - Past Tense)
In the past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with 'wa'da' (masculine singular), so 'nibhaya' is correct.
Choose the correct translation:
Option 1 is 'I make a promise', Option 3 is 'I kept the promise'. Option 2 is the correct future tense.
سارہ: کیا تم کل آؤ گے؟ علی: ہاں، میں اپنا ______ ______۔
Since Ali is confirming his arrival after a question, 'keeping a promise' is the most natural fit.
Situation: A politician fulfilling a campaign pledge.
Fulfilling a pledge is 'wa'da nibhana'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questions'Poora karna' is more literal (to complete), while 'nibhana' has a more emotional and enduring quality (to sustain/be faithful to).
It is neutral. It can be used with a child, a friend, or a boss.
Yes, but 'Mu'ahida poora karna' is more technically correct for legal contracts.
You say 'Main ne apna wa'da tod diya' (میں نے اپنا وعدہ توڑ دیا).
No, you can also 'nibhana' a relationship (rishta nibhana) or a friendship (dosti nibhana).
Yes, constantly! It's a staple of romantic lyrics about loyalty.
It is masculine. This is why we say 'nibhaya' and not 'nibhayi'.
Yes, 'Apna wa'da nibhao!' means 'Keep your promise!'
Not really, but 'Baat rakhna' is a more casual way to say something similar.
Because 'nibhana' is a transitive verb (it takes an object, the promise).
No, for secrets we use 'Raaz rakhna'.
You would say 'Main wa'da nahin nibha saka' (I couldn't keep the promise).
Expressions liées
وعدہ کرنا
builds onTo make a promise
وعدہ توڑنا
contrastTo break a promise
وعدہ خلافی
specialized formBreach of promise
عہد پورا کرنا
synonymTo fulfill a vow
بات پر قائم رہنا
similarTo stand by one's word
