[edit] Guide Note
Urdu is the official language of Pakistan, and one of the many official languages of India. Urdu is the fifth most spoken language in the world after Chinese, Spanish, English, Bangla.1
[edit] Fast Facts
- Language family: Central Indo-Aryan language, Indo-Iranian, Indo-European
- Number of speakers: 60 and 80 million native speakers2
- Official language: Pakistan, India
- Major dialects: Dakhini, Pinjari, Rekhta, and Modern Vernacular Urdu3
[edit] Common Words and Phrases
- Hi!: Salam!
- How Are You?: Kya Hal Hai?
- I'm Fine, Thanks!: Main Theek Hun, Shukriya!
- Good Bye: Khuda Hafiz
- Can You Help Me?: Kya Aap Meri Madat Kar Sakte Hain?
- What's Your Name?: Aap Ka Naam Kya Hai?
- My Name Is …: Mera Naam..... Hey
- Good Luck!: Allah Ka Fazal Ho
- Good Morning!: Salam Alekum, Subha Ba-khair!
- Good Evening!: Salam Alekum
- Nice To Meet You!: Aap Se Milker Khushi Huwi!
- What Time Is It?: Abhi Kya Waqt Huwa Hai?
- Can I Help You?: Kya Main Aapki Madat Kar Sakta Hun?
[edit] History
Urdu is Turkish for the word camp or army. It was used as a communication tool for Muslim soldiers during the invasion of Ancient India and Eastern Persia.4 Urdu is derived from Hindi, Persian and Arabic languages, but the basic structure is from Hindi.5
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