Signification
Returning to one's residence.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, 'Ghar jana' during the month of Ramadan has a special significance. Everyone tries to reach home before 'Iftar' (breaking of the fast) to eat with their family. For Urdu speakers in the UK or UAE, 'Ghar jana' often refers to their annual or biennial trip back to Pakistan or India, not just their local apartment. South Asian cricket fans use 'Ghar jana' as a taunt to the opposing team when they are losing badly. In Sufi poetry, the world is seen as a temporary 'Musafir-khana' (inn), and death is referred to as 'Ghar jana'—returning to the Creator.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the subject is male or female before saying the verb. It's the most common mistake!
Don't use 'ko'
Avoid saying 'Ghar ko jana'. It's not wrong, but it marks you as a beginner immediately.
Signification
Returning to one's residence.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the subject is male or female before saying the verb. It's the most common mistake!
Don't use 'ko'
Avoid saying 'Ghar ko jana'. It's not wrong, but it marks you as a beginner immediately.
Use 'Nikalna' for 'Leaving'
If you are just stepping out of the office, say 'Main ghar nikal raha hoon'. It sounds very natural.
Hospitality
If someone says they are 'going home' from your house, it's polite to say 'Thori der aur rukiye' (Stay a bit longer).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Jana' for a male speaker.
میں اب گھر _______ ہوں۔
For a male subject (Main), the verb ends in 'ta'.
Which sentence means 'She went home'?
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Gayi' is the feminine singular past tense of 'Jana'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آپ کہاں جا رہے ہیں؟ B: ___________۔
The question is in present continuous, so the answer should be too.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Mujhe ghar jana hai'?
This phrase expresses a need or desire to go home.
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Aides visuelles
Gender Conjugation
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesمیں اب گھر _______ ہوں۔
For a male subject (Main), the verb ends in 'ta'.
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Gayi' is the feminine singular past tense of 'Jana'.
A: آپ کہاں جا رہے ہیں؟ B: ___________۔
The question is in present continuous, so the answer should be too.
When would you say 'Mujhe ghar jana hai'?
This phrase expresses a need or desire to go home.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is very common to say 'Main ghar ja raha hoon' when traveling back to your native city or village.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or your parents.
'Jana' is going (away from current location), 'Ana' is coming (towards the speaker's location).
You say 'Mujhe ghar jana hai'.
No, Urdu does not use definite articles like 'the' in this context.
Only if you specify: 'Dost ke ghar jana'. Otherwise, it implies your own home.
The past tense is 'Gaya' (M) or 'Gayi' (F).
'Ghar' is masculine in Urdu.
It specifically means 'to set off for home' and is very common in informal speech.
In a poetic or religious context, yes, it can mean returning to God's home.
Yes, 'Hum ghar jate hain' (We go home).
You say 'Ghar mat jao'.
Expressions liées
گھر آنا
contrastComing home
گھر پہنچنا
builds onReaching home
گھر چھوڑنا
contrastLeaving home
گھر بسانا
specialized formTo start a home/family
گھر کا راستہ
similarThe way home
