Signification
Confirming accuracy.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistani bureaucracy, 'durust' is a key word. If a document is 'durust,' it means it has been verified and cleared. Using this word shows you understand the system. Among the 'Lucknowi' or 'Delhi' elite, using Persian-origin words like 'durust' is a sign of 'Tehzeeb' (culture). In Urdu literature and textbooks, 'durust' is used exclusively over 'sahi' to maintain a high linguistic standard. On news apps and verification websites, 'Durust' is often used as a button or label for 'Fact-Checked.'
The 'Bilkul' Boost
Always add 'Bilkul' (absolutely) before 'durust' when you want to sound very confident and agreeable. It's a very native-like habit.
Not for People
Never say 'Woh admi durust hai' to mean he is a good person. It sounds like he was broken and now he is fixed!
Signification
Confirming accuracy.
The 'Bilkul' Boost
Always add 'Bilkul' (absolutely) before 'durust' when you want to sound very confident and agreeable. It's a very native-like habit.
Not for People
Never say 'Woh admi durust hai' to mean he is a good person. It sounds like he was broken and now he is fixed!
The Polite Nod
In Pakistan, saying 'Yeh durust hai' is often accompanied by a slight side-to-side head nod, which signals understanding and agreement.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'This information is correct.'
یہ معلومات _______ ہیں۔
'Maalumaat' (information) requires 'durust' for factual accuracy.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal job interview to confirm a fact?
Interviewer: 'You graduated in 2020?'
'Yeh durust hai' is the professional choice. 'Fit hai' is slang, and 'Meetha hai' means 'It is sweet.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا یہ بس لاہور جاتی ہے؟ B: جی ہاں، _______۔
The person is confirming that the bus goes to Lahore.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are checking your bill at a restaurant and the total is right.
You are verifying a factual amount.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Durust vs. Sahi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesیہ معلومات _______ ہیں۔
'Maalumaat' (information) requires 'durust' for factual accuracy.
Interviewer: 'You graduated in 2020?'
'Yeh durust hai' is the professional choice. 'Fit hai' is slang, and 'Meetha hai' means 'It is sweet.'
A: کیا یہ بس لاہور جاتی ہے؟ B: جی ہاں، _______۔
The person is confirming that the bus goes to Lahore.
You are checking your bill at a restaurant and the total is right.
You are verifying a factual amount.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'durust' is the preferred word for formal writing, news, and professional settings, while 'sahi' is more common in casual talk.
It's better to say 'Meri baat durust hai' (My point is correct) rather than 'Main durust hoon.'
Yes, as a verb 'durust karna' means to fix something that was broken or wrong.
Simply add a questioning tone: 'Kya yeh durust hai?'
Only in very formal or old-fashioned Urdu. Usually, use 'theek' for health.
Yes, 'durust' is understood in Hindi, though 'sahi' or 'theek' are more frequent in modern spoken Hindi.
The opposite is 'ghalat' (غلط), which means wrong.
Absolutely, it is the standard word for a correct answer in math.
No, the 't' in 'durust' must be pronounced clearly.
Yes, this is a very common way to say 'That is a true/correct thing to say.'
Expressions liées
صحیح ہے
synonymIt is correct
ٹھیک ہے
similarIt is okay / fine
بالکل
builds onAbsolutely
غلط ہے
contrastIt is wrong
درست کرنا
specialized formTo correct / To fix
