Signification
To perform a task or job.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, 'Kaam' often involves a lot of social networking. 'Chaye par kaam' (work over tea) is a real concept where deals are made informally. In India, 'Kaam' is used interchangeably with Hindi. The respect for 'Karigar' (skilled worker) is high, and 'Kaam' is seen as a craft. In the Gulf (UAE/Saudi), Urdu/Hindi speakers use 'Kaam' as a lingua franca for labor. 'Kaam zyada, paisa kam' (More work, less money) is a common lament. 'Kaam wali' or 'Kaam wala' is a common term for domestic help. While common, modern urbanites are moving towards more respectful terms like 'helper'.
The 'Busy' Excuse
If you want to avoid a social event politely, just say 'Mujhe kuch kaam hai' (I have some work). It's universally accepted and rarely questioned.
Gender Agreement
Remember, 'Kaam' is masculine. Always use 'Mera kaam', 'Achha kaam', etc., regardless of your own gender.
Signification
To perform a task or job.
The 'Busy' Excuse
If you want to avoid a social event politely, just say 'Mujhe kuch kaam hai' (I have some work). It's universally accepted and rarely questioned.
Gender Agreement
Remember, 'Kaam' is masculine. Always use 'Mera kaam', 'Achha kaam', etc., regardless of your own gender.
Kaam vs. Naukri
Use 'Kaam' for general activities and 'Naukri' when specifically talking about your 9-to-5 employment.
Machine Functioning
Don't look for a word for 'functioning'. Just use 'Kaam karna' for your phone, car, or computer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna'.
میں دفتر میں کام _______ ہوں۔ (I work in the office - male)
For a male subject in the present habitual tense, 'karta' is used.
Which sentence means 'The phone is not working'?
Select the correct Urdu translation:
Present continuous negative is used to describe a machine currently not functioning.
Match the Urdu phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'kaam'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آپ کل کیوں نہیں آئے؟ B: معذرت، مجھے بہت _______ تھا۔
The context implies having work/being busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Kaam
Professional
- • Daftar (Office)
- • Naukri (Job)
- • Meeting
Domestic
- • Safai (Cleaning)
- • Khana (Cooking)
- • Dhona (Washing)
Academic
- • Sabaq (Lesson)
- • Imtihan (Exam)
- • Homework
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمیں دفتر میں کام _______ ہوں۔ (I work in the office - male)
For a male subject in the present habitual tense, 'karta' is used.
Select the correct Urdu translation:
Present continuous negative is used to describe a machine currently not functioning.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'kaam'.
A: آپ کل کیوں نہیں آئے؟ B: معذرت، مجھے بہت _______ تھا۔
The context implies having work/being busy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, use 'Warzish karna'. 'Kaam karna' at the gym means you are an employee there.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
You say 'Main kaam par hoon.'
It is 'Kaam kiya'. For example: 'Maine kaam kiya' (I worked).
Yes! 'Yeh idea kaam kar gaya' is very common.
It's a slang term for someone who avoids work or is lazy.
'Kaaj' is older and more poetic/dialectal, often used in the phrase 'Kaam-kaaj'.
You can say 'Kaam band karo' or 'Kaam rok do'.
In poetry, it can mean 'desire' or 'lust', but in 99% of daily life, it means work.
Say 'Mujhe bohat kaam hai.'
No, that is 'Ahsan karna'. However, 'Mera ek kaam kar do' means 'Do a task for me/Do me a favor'.
It refers to household chores like cleaning and cooking.
Yes, 'Kaam' is the noun, and 'karna' is the verb that makes it an action.
The Urdu equivalent is 'Kaam hi ibadat hai'.
Expressions liées
Naukri karna
similarTo do a job/be employed
Mehnat karna
builds onTo work hard
Khidmat karna
specialized formTo serve
Kaam chalana
idiomTo make do / To get by
Haath bataana
idiomTo help out
