Meanings
to say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.
کچھ کہنا تاکہ جواب یا معلومات حاصل کی جا سکیں۔
پوچھنا
poochna
Common Collocations
- ask a question
- ask for help
- ask permission
Example Sentences
I want to ask you a question.
میں آپ سے ایک سوال پوچھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
main aap se aik sawal poochna chahta hoon.
Could you ask her about the meeting?
کیا آپ اُس سے ملاقات کے بارے میں پوچھ سکتے ہیں؟
kya aap us se mulaqat ke bare mein pooch sakte hain?
He asked me for directions.
اس نے مجھ سے راستے کے بارے میں پوچھا۔
us ne mujh se raste ke bare mein poocha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'ask' as seeking information like a student raising a hand.
Imagine someone with a raised hand in class, ready to ask a question.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پوچھنے میں حرج نہیں
poochhne mein haraj nahin
There is no harm in asking.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ascian" — to seek, to demand
First known use: before 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'ascian' through Middle English before becoming the modern form 'ask'.