جنگل (jangal)
noun · Beginner · Nature & Environment
Meaning
English: Forest; jungle
A large area covered with trees — the very word jungle comes from here.
Examples
🗣 جنگل میں بہت سے جانور ہیں۔
💬 There are many animals in the forest.
Etymology
‘جنگل’ (jangal) has its origins in Persian, where it refers to a forest or jungle. The term captures the essence of natural landscapes and biodiversity.
How & Where It’s Used
‘جنگل’ is frequently used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in ecological discussions and literary works. It is also common in spoken Urdu across rural and urban areas.
Literary Heritage
This word has notable references in folk tales and poetry, symbolizing untamed nature and wildness as seen in the works of Ameer Shah Jahanpuri.
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