Signification
Being employed and working.
Contexte culturel
The term 'Sarkari Naukri' (Government Job) carries immense prestige and is often a prerequisite for marriage proposals in middle-class families. In cities like Hyderabad or Delhi, 'Naukri' is often used interchangeably with 'Service' or 'Job' in English-mixed Urdu (Hinglish). Urdu speakers abroad use 'Naukri' to describe their professional careers, often contrasting it with 'Odd jobs' which they might call 'Dihari' or just 'Kaam'. The concept of 'Namak Halal' (being true to one's salt) is deeply tied to 'Naukri', implying loyalty to the employer who provides one's livelihood.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Naukri' is feminine. In the past tense, always use 'ki' (Main ne naukri ki).
Don't say 'I am a job'
Avoid saying 'Main naukri hoon'. Always use the verb 'karna'.
Signification
Being employed and working.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Naukri' is feminine. In the past tense, always use 'ki' (Main ne naukri ki).
Don't say 'I am a job'
Avoid saying 'Main naukri hoon'. Always use the verb 'karna'.
Use 'Mulazmat' for Resumes
When writing a CV in Urdu, use 'Mulazmat' instead of 'Naukri' for a more professional look.
Asking about work
It is very common and polite to ask 'Aap kya naukri karte hain?' shortly after meeting someone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'karna'.
وہ پچھلے سال سے اس دفتر میں نوکری _______ ہے۔
The sentence implies a continuous action ('since last year'), so 'kar raha' (is doing) is the best fit.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a female speaker in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In Urdu past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'Naukri'.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
If you are a business owner, should you say 'Main naukri karta hoon'?
'Naukri' is for employment by others. Business owners use 'Karobar'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: آپ کیا کرتے ہیں؟ B: میں ایک ہسپتال میں _______ _______ ہوں۔
Both 'Naukri karta' and 'Kaam karta' are natural in this context.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Naukri
Sarkari
- • Police
- • Teacher
- • Army
Private
- • Bank
- • IT
- • Sales
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesوہ پچھلے سال سے اس دفتر میں نوکری _______ ہے۔
The sentence implies a continuous action ('since last year'), so 'kar raha' (is doing) is the best fit.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In Urdu past tense with 'ne', the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'Naukri'.
If you are a business owner, should you say 'Main naukri karta hoon'?
'Naukri' is for employment by others. Business owners use 'Karobar'.
A: آپ کیا کرتے ہیں؟ B: میں ایک ہسپتال میں _______ _______ ہوں۔
Both 'Naukri karta' and 'Kaam karta' are natural in this context.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is the standard word for employment. While it comes from 'servant', it has no negative connotation today.
Not really. Freelancers usually say 'Main freelance kaam karta hoon' or 'Mera apna kaam ہے'.
It means a government job, which is highly valued for its stability in South Asia.
You say 'Mujhe naukri ki talash hai'.
'Kaam' is any work; 'Naukri' is specifically a job for an employer.
وہ نوکری کرتے ہیں (Wo naukri karte hain).
Technically yes, but 'Mulazmat' or 'Ohda' (position) sounds more appropriate for high executives.
'Berozgar hona' (being unemployed) or 'Karobar karna' (doing business).
Yes, but they change the verb to 'karti hoon'.
Yes, many songs about the struggle of life mention 'Naukri'.
Yes, that means 'to give a job' or 'to hire'.
A 'Naukar' is a servant. While 'Naukri' means job, calling someone a 'Naukar' can be offensive if they are a professional.
Expressions liées
ملازمت کرنا
synonymTo be employed (formal)
کام کرنا
similarTo work
کاروبار کرنا
contrastTo do business
خدمت کرنا
similarTo serve
دہاڑی لگانا
specialized formTo do daily wage labor
نوکری پیشہ
builds onWorking class / professional
