چاہنا (chahna)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To want; to love
To want something; chahat is also tender love.
Examples
🗣 میں اردو سیکھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
💬 I want to learn Urdu.
Etymology
Derived from the Persian root ‘خواستن’ (khwāstan), ‘چاہنا’ (chahna) signifies ‘to want or to love’ and reflects emotional nuances in expression.
How & Where It’s Used
‘چاہنا’ is commonly used in informal speech and can also appear in poetry and romantic contexts, expressing affection and desire.
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