Meanings
to say something in order to get an answer, or to obtain information.
کچھ کہنا تا کہ جواب حاصل کیا جا سکے، یا معلومات حاصل کی جا سکیں۔
پوچھنا
poochhna
Common Collocations
- asking a question
- asking for help
- asking someone
Example Sentences
I am asking for your opinion on the matter.
میں اس معاملے پر آپ کی رائے پوچھ رہا ہوں۔
main is maamlay par aap ki rai pooch raha hoon.
She is asking if we are coming to the party.
وہ پوچھ رہی ہے کہ کیا ہم پارٹی میں آرہے ہیں؟
woh pooch rahi hai ke kya hum party mein aa rahe hain?
Asking for assistance is a sign of strength.
مدد طلب کرنا طاقت کی نشانی ہے۔
madad talab karna taqat ki nishani hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'A' in 'ask' as the beginning of a question.
Picture a person raising their hand to ask a question.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میں پوچھتا ہوں کہ اُس کے دل کی آواز کیا ہے؟
main poochta hun ke us ke dil ki aawaz kya hai?
I ask what is the voice of his heart?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پوچھنے والے کا راستہ نہیں بھولتا۔
poochhne wale ka rasta nahi bhoolta.
The one who asks does not lose their way.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ascian" — to seek, inquire
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'asking' comes from Old English 'ascian', showing a long history of its usage in the context of seeking information or clarification.