Dear all,

I suggest we type some easy URDU expressions in the Message Board. Beginners like myself could learn some basic Urdu in this fashion.

This is 1 suggestion.

All the best,


Al

Here are some sentences for you to learn...this is very basic. If you need additional help pls email me at ahmed_nadir@hotmail.com. Urdu experts pls correct if I'm wrong....thanks

Urdu 101
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Greeting another person: Assalam Alikum (Standard for all Muslims)

My name is "Al": Mera naam "Al" hai

What is your name?: App ka naam kiya hai

Pleased/Happy to meet you: App se mil kar khooshi hoi

How are you?: Kiya haal hain aap ke?

Reply to How are you? I'm fine Thank you: Mai theek hoon, shukria

Welcome to Urdu meet up group: Urdu meet up group mein aap ko khush-amadeedh

Excuse me!: Maaf kejeyeh ga

What did you say?: Kiya kaha aap ne?

Are you Pakistani?: Kiya aap Pakistani hain?

Are you American? Kiya aap American hain? (similar for other naitonalities)

No, I'm not Arab/Indian. I'm Pakistani: Naheen, mai Arabi/Indian nahi. Mai Pakistani Hoon.

What other languages do you speak?: App aur koon see zabanain bolte hain?

What day is today?: Aaj koon sa din hain?

Today is Sunday: Aap itwar (Sunday) hai
Monday- Peer: Tuesday- Mangal: Wednesday- Budh: Thursday- Jumeraath
Friday- Juma: Saturday- Hafta

Good-bye: Allah Hafiz (Standard for all Muslims)

Barut shukria, Nadir!

Al

That's actually a good idea, but I guess it would have to be a member who can read and write Urdu as I am sad to say, "I can't read Urdu"

I think thats a great idea.

Do you want to learn Urdu with English letters or in Urdu letters.

(I've created a West Coast Urdu meet up, please feel free to join)

West Coast Urdu Meet Up

PS: you don't have to live on the West Coast to join or participate. To come to our live meetings, you will have to be on the West Coast.

For those who dont know Urdu, I recommend learning from English words..take baby steps. Once you know the basics you can pick up. I've learned Mandarin in similar fashion and it works...

For those who dont know Urdu, I recommend learning from English words..take baby steps. Once you know the basics you can pick up. I've learned Mandarin in similar fashion and it works...

I've actually developed a system where lesson plans are in URDU and ENGLISH and are very easy to follow.

is the meetup group where you can actually pick up and learn urdu as native urdu speakers.

I encourage everyone to join and particate,