Signification
Physical play or athletic activities
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, 'Khel Kood' often refers to 'Gully Cricket'. Even in cramped urban spaces, you will see children engaging in vigorous play. Traditional games like Kabaddi and Kho-Kho are the heart of rural 'Khel Kood'. These games emphasize the 'Kood' (jumping/agility) aspect. For Urdu speakers abroad, 'Khel Kood' is a way to encourage children to stay connected to their roots through community sports events. The phrase is used in the 'Physical Education' (Jismani Taleem) curriculum to make it sound more accessible to students.
Use with 'Karna'
Always remember to add 'karna' (to do) after 'Khel Kood' to make it a complete action.
Not for Chess
Don't use this for board games. It sounds funny because you don't 'jump' while playing chess!
Signification
Physical play or athletic activities
Use with 'Karna'
Always remember to add 'karna' (to do) after 'Khel Kood' to make it a complete action.
Not for Chess
Don't use this for board games. It sounds funny because you don't 'jump' while playing chess!
Sound like a native
Use this phrase when talking to parents about their kids; it sounds much warmer and more natural than 'sports'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
بچوں کے لیے روزانہ ________ کرنا بہت ضروری ہے۔
Physical play (Khel Kood) is the most appropriate activity for children's health in this context.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct usage:
'Khel Kood' is used as a singular collective noun.
Match the situation to the most likely use of 'Khel Kood'.
A doctor advising a patient to be more active.
Doctors use 'Khel Kood' to encourage general physical activity.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: کیا تم شام کو فارغ ہو؟ علی: ہاں، کیوں؟ احمد: چلو پارک چلتے ہیں، تھوڑا ________ کریں گے۔
Going to a park usually involves physical play or sports.
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Aides visuelles
Khel Kood vs. Varzish
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesبچوں کے لیے روزانہ ________ کرنا بہت ضروری ہے۔
Physical play (Khel Kood) is the most appropriate activity for children's health in this context.
Select the correct usage:
'Khel Kood' is used as a singular collective noun.
A doctor advising a patient to be more active.
Doctors use 'Khel Kood' to encourage general physical activity.
احمد: کیا تم شام کو فارغ ہو؟ علی: ہاں، کیوں؟ احمد: چلو پارک چلتے ہیں، تھوڑا ________ کریں گے۔
Going to a park usually involves physical play or sports.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is two separate words, but they are almost always used together as a single concept.
It's better to use 'Khail' or 'Football ka match' for professional contexts. 'Khel Kood' is more for general activity.
It is masculine. You say 'Achha khel kood' not 'Achhi khel kood'.
Technically no. It is used as an uncountable collective noun.
Yes, it is very common in school essays about health or childhood.
'Varzish' is structured exercise (like gym), while 'Khel Kood' is fun, active play.
Yes! That is the verbal form (to play and to jump). It means the same thing.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi and Urdu.
It adds the sense of 'jumping' and 'energy' to the basic word for 'play'.
Yes, swimming is a physical activity, so it fits under the 'Khel Kood' umbrella.
Expressions liées
بھاگ دوڑ
similarRunning around / Hectic activity
اچھل کود
specialized formJumping around / Frolicking
ورزش
similarExercise
تفریح
builds onEntertainment / Recreation
