Significado
Opening an entrance.
Contexto cultural
An open door is a sign of a 'Sakhawat' (generosity). Many traditional homes in villages keep their outer doors unlocked during the day to welcome any passing traveler or neighbor. The 'Darwaza' is a metaphor for the barrier between the physical world and the spiritual world. Opening it represents enlightenment. In cities like Lahore and Delhi, 'Darwazas' are historical landmarks (e.g., Delhi Gate). They represent the history and identity of the city. It is considered rude to enter a room without knocking and waiting for someone to 'open the door' or give permission, even if the door is already slightly ajar.
The 'Ne' Rule
Remember that in the past tense, you must say 'Maine darwaza khola' because 'kholna' is transitive. Don't forget the 'ne'!
Don't 'Open' the TV
In Urdu, you 'chalaana' (run) the TV or 'on' it. Using 'kholna' for electronics sounds like you are physically dismantling them with a screwdriver!
Significado
Opening an entrance.
The 'Ne' Rule
Remember that in the past tense, you must say 'Maine darwaza khola' because 'kholna' is transitive. Don't forget the 'ne'!
Don't 'Open' the TV
In Urdu, you 'chalaana' (run) the TV or 'on' it. Using 'kholna' for electronics sounds like you are physically dismantling them with a screwdriver!
Politeness Matters
Always use 'kholiye' with people you don't know well. It shows you are well-educated and respectful.
Figurative Power
Use 'darwaze kholna' in your writing to sound more advanced. It's an easy way to move from A1 to B1 level expression.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'kholna'.
امی نے گھر کا ______ کھولا۔
The sentence means 'Mother opened the house door'. 'Darwaza' is the most logical fit.
Choose the most polite way to ask someone to open the door.
How do you say 'Please open the door' to an elder?
'Kholiye' is the formal/polite imperative form used for elders or strangers.
Match the Urdu phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common actions associated with a door.
Complete the dialogue.
A: دستک ہوئی ہے۔ (There is a knock.) B: میں ______ ہوں۔
If the speaker is male, 'Main darwaza kholta hoon' (I am opening/I open) is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Kholna vs Khulna
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosامی نے گھر کا ______ کھولا۔
The sentence means 'Mother opened the house door'. 'Darwaza' is the most logical fit.
How do you say 'Please open the door' to an elder?
'Kholiye' is the formal/polite imperative form used for elders or strangers.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the three most common actions associated with a door.
A: دستک ہوئی ہے۔ (There is a knock.) B: میں ______ ہوں۔
If the speaker is male, 'Main darwaza kholta hoon' (I am opening/I open) is correct.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! 'Kitab kholna' is perfectly correct for opening a book.
'Darwaza' is the common word. 'Dar' is poetic and formal, often used in literature and songs.
You say 'Darwaza khula hai'. Here 'khula' is an adjective.
Yes, in modern urban Urdu, people often say 'Gate khol do' instead of 'Darwaza khol do'.
Usually, we say 'Raaz kholna' (to open/reveal a secret). It's very common!
Then you use 'Darwaza khul gaya' (The door opened).
Say 'Darwaza khula rakho'.
No, for meetings we usually use 'shuru karna' (to start) or 'aaghaz karna'.
'Kawar' is an old word for the wooden panels of a door, rarely used in cities now.
Yes, 'Botal kholna' is correct for opening a bottle.
Frases relacionadas
دروازہ بند کرنا
contrastTo close the door
راستہ کھولنا
similarTo clear a path
قسمت کھلنا
builds onTo have good luck
آنکھیں کھولنا
similarTo open eyes / To realize
گرہ کھولنا
specialized formTo untie a knot / To solve a problem
