بہن (behen)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Sister
A female sibling.
Examples
🗣 میری بہن نرس ہے۔
💬 My sister is a nurse.
Etymology
‘بہن’ (behen) comes from the Sanskrit term ‘बहन’ (bahana), which means sister. The word has been adopted into Urdu and remains prevalent in both spoken and written forms.
How & Where It’s Used
‘بہن’ is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used affectionately in conversations, emphasizing familial bonds.
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Tags: family, siblings