استاد (ustaad)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Teacher; master
A teacher; also an honored master of any craft or music.
Examples
🗣 استاد ہمیں اردو سکھاتے ہیں۔
💬 The teacher teaches us Urdu.
Etymology
‘استاد’ (ustaad) is derived from the Persian word ‘استاد’ (ostād), meaning master or teacher. The term has become an integral part of Urdu’s educational vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
‘استاد’ is used in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly in educational settings when addressing teachers or mentors.
Literary Heritage
The term ‘استاد’ appears often in Urdu literature, denoting respect and authority in teaching.
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