Do you want to have a fun conversation in the Urdu language? Learn to say funny Urdu phrases and enjoy a great talk with Pakistani people using humorous Urdu words.
It is difficult for English speakers to pick up Urdu slang terms, which is why you need an app to help. If you speak English, learn Urdu by using Ling. It will greatly help you get comfortable in the language and aid you whether you’re learning Urdu for pleasure, work, or travel.
Importance Of Funny Phrases In Pakistan
It is important to know some funny Urdu phrases before visiting Pakistan. The People of Pakistan are very cooperative and can easily communicate with foreigners. So, to get frank with them, you should know some funny phrases that you can use in a friendly conversation.
Funny Urdu Phrases And Their Pronunciation
As you know, the context of any phrase or word is as important as knowing its meaning. For example, one of the most common examples of slang in Urdu is Take a chill pill “chill Karo” (چل کرو) Urdu speakers know that the literal meaning of such types of slang in sentences is not to actually take a pill and calm down, it is just a metaphor.
Many other widely used phrases to respond to somebody or express your interest are below.
| English Meaning | Urdu Phrases | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| To express happiness | دل باغ باغ ہو گیا | Dil bagh bagh hogaya |
| Extreme joy | خو شی سے لڈو پھو ٹ رہے ہیں | Khushi sey ladoo phoot rahey hain |
| Someone who gets over involved | بیگانی کی شادی میں عبدللہ دیوانہ | Beegaani ki shaadi main Abdullah deewana |
| Don’t cause an inconvenience | پنگا نہ لو | Panga na lou |
| Used to warn someone that they will get punished | الٹے ہاتھ کا دوں گی | Ultey haath ka doongi |
| Let it go, pal | جانے دہ یار | Jaaney dou yaar |
| We have to get this done no matter what | کوئ جگاڑ نکالنا پڑے گا | Koi jugaar nikaalna pareyga |
What if you want to take a step back and learn more about the basic words or phrases in Urdu?
Well, you can use any language learning app nowadays. But what makes Ling special? It helps you pronounce the words correctly like a native speaker. You can even memorize the words better because of its gamified features. Check the Ling app now on the Play Store or App Store to see what else is in store!
Some Common Funny Urdu Phrases And Their Meaning
“Slang” is typically known as street language. It is informal. In the culture of Pakistan, it may sound disrespectful when you use slang terms with your parents at home. So, note that it is fine to say goodbye using slag words like “Chal Phir jaa,” but it may create trouble with elders. For that reason, you must use the appropriate family vocabulary if you want to avoid scolding from them.
| English Meaning | Urdu Phrases | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Complete your work quickly | دستی کام کرنا | Dasti kaam kerna |
| oh no pal, what have you done | ابے یار یہ کیا کردیا تم نے | Abey yaar ye kiya kerdiya tumne |
| That’s amazing | واہ کیا بات ہے یار | Wah kiya baat hai yaar |
| Someone who complains about minor things and is dependent on their parents | ممی ڈیڈی ہے وہ تو | Mummi Daddy hai wo tou |
| You are an expert, my friend | تم تو چیتے ہو میرے دوست | Tum tou cheetey hou merey dost |
| What is happening so secretively | کیا چکر چل رہا ہے | Kiya chakar chalraha hai |
| To confirm a hangout plan with friends | سین اون ہے جانی | Scene on hai jaani |
Fun Expressions That Pakistanis Use
| English meaning | Urdu Words | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Someone who is white washed | برگر | Burger |
| To describe a slow person | ڈھکن | Dhakkan |
| A foolish person | ڈھیلا | Dheela |
| A people pleaser | چمچہ | Chamcha |
With The Ling App, Learning Urdu Is Fun
You have mastered the common language of your country. Now is the time to learn the second language or 2,3 other languages. So, use the Ling app if you want some further help.
Learning Urdu slang is a good start, but if you want to go farther, the Ling app includes a variety of fun and useful tasks to help you enhance your Urdu language skills! Thanks to linguistic study and a spaced repetition system, learning Urdu takes little time.
The vocabulary learning with the Ling app is fantastic, as it allows you to review all of the words and phrases with visuals, translations, and audio recordings. Learning using the Ling app is similar to playing a game. You get rewards and points for completing activities that you can then compare to other users of the app. It is a great way to measure your progress.
This blog is a handy accompaniment to the app. It is updated weekly and includes grammar guides, cultural guides, and sometimes just fun topics that we like to explore. Some blogs that users have found popular in the last few months are “Cheers in Urdu” and “Urdu greetings.”
We hope you enjoyed reading. For now Khuda Hafiz (bye in Urdu)!
Updated by Samawiyah Hasnain
