پہاڑ (pahar)
noun · Beginner · Nature & Environment
Meaning
English: Mountain
A very high hill; K2, the world’s second-highest peak, is in Pakistan.
Examples
🗣 کے ٹو دنیا کی دوسری بلند چوٹی ہے۔
💬 K2 is the world’s second-highest peak.
Etymology
‘پہاڑ’ (pahar) derives from the Sanskrit word ‘parvata,’ which means mountain. This indicates the term’s ancient roots in the linguistic history of the region.
How & Where It’s Used
‘پہاڑ’ is widely used in both spoken and written Urdu across different regions, particularly in hilly areas. It can be used in formal contexts such as geography and in casual conversations.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in numerous poems and stories, often symbolizing strength and permanence in the works of Urdu poets such as Ghalib and Iqbal.
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