Signification
To make a telephone call.
Contexte culturel
Calling late at night (after 10 PM) is generally considered intrusive unless it's an emergency or a very close friend. The 'Missed Call' was a way to communicate without spending money. One ring meant 'I'm here' or 'Call me back'. It is polite to ask 'Is this a good time to talk?' (Kya yeh baat karne ka sahi waqt hai?) before starting a long conversation. In offices, people often use 'Call' instead of 'Phone', but 'karna' remains the verb.
The 'Ko' Rule
Always remember 'Person + ko + phone karna'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Greetings First
When you 'phone karna', always start with 'Assalam-o-Alaikum' before saying anything else.
Signification
To make a telephone call.
The 'Ko' Rule
Always remember 'Person + ko + phone karna'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Greetings First
When you 'phone karna', always start with 'Assalam-o-Alaikum' before saying anything else.
WhatsApp is Phone too
You can say 'WhatsApp phone karna' to specify the app.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna'.
میں نے کل اپنی بہن کو فون _______۔
Since the sentence starts with 'Maine' (I + ne) and 'kal' (yesterday), the past tense 'kiya' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'Call Ali'.
The recipient of the call must be followed by the particle 'ko'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا آپ نے مینیجر کو فون کیا؟ B: نہیں، میں ابھی _______۔
'I am doing it right now' (kar raha hoon) fits the context of 'abhi'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesمیں نے کل اپنی بہن کو فون _______۔
Since the sentence starts with 'Maine' (I + ne) and 'kal' (yesterday), the past tense 'kiya' is required.
Choose the correct way to say 'Call Ali'.
The recipient of the call must be followed by the particle 'ko'.
A: کیا آپ نے مینیجر کو فون کیا؟ B: نہیں، میں ابھی _______۔
'I am doing it right now' (kar raha hoon) fits the context of 'abhi'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Call karna' is very common in cities and among young people.
'Phone karna' is to call. 'Phone dena' is to hand over the physical phone.
Say 'Main aap ko phone kar raha hoon'.
'Rabta karna' (to contact) is the formal alternative.
Yes, e.g., 'Maine phone kiya'.
Yes, but you can also say 'Video call karna'.
It means to answer or pick up the phone.
It's understood but sounds a bit old-fashioned now.
Say 'Mujhe phone mat karo'.
Yes, many modern songs use 'phone' or 'call' in their lyrics.
Expressions liées
فون اٹھانا
contrastTo answer the phone.
فون کاٹنا
contrastTo hang up the phone.
رابطہ کرنا
synonymTo contact.
میسج کرنا
similarTo send a message.
