آداب (adaab)
interjection · Intermediate · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: Greetings (Adaab)
A graceful secular greeting of Lucknow and Hyderabad culture.
Examples
🗣 آداب عرض ہے۔
💬 I offer my respects.
Etymology
‘آداب’ is derived from Arabic, meaning etiquette or greetings, and has been integrated into Urdu to convey respect during interactions.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in formal contexts, such as meetings or formal greetings, ‘adaab’ is more prevalent in written communication than in casual conversation.
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Tags: greeting, culture