Meanings
to request information or an answer from someone.
کسی شخص سے معلومات یا جواب طلب کرنا۔
پوچھتا ہے
poochhta hai
Common Collocations
- ask a question
- ask for help
- ask someone's opinion
Example Sentences
She always asks questions during the lecture.
وہ ہمیشہ لیکچر کے دوران سوال کرتی ہے۔
Woh hamesha lecture ke dauran sawal karti hai.
Can I ask you a favor?
کیا میں تم سے ایک درخواست کر سکتا ہوں؟
Kya main tum se ek darkhwast kar sakta hoon?
He asks for advice before making decisions.
وہ فیصلہ کرنے سے پہلے مشورہ مانگتا ہے۔
Woh faisla karne se pehle mashwara mangta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'ask' as the first action you take when you need information.
Picture a person raising their hand in a classroom to ask a question.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ پوچھ کسی کی حالت، خود کو سنبھال لے۔
Na pooch kisi ki haalat, khud ko sambhal le.
Do not ask about anyone's condition, manage yourself.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پوچھو اور علم حاصل کرو۔
Poocho aur ilm hasil karo.
Ask and acquire knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "āscian" — to ask, request
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'ask' has its roots in the Old English 'āscian', which has been used in various forms throughout the English language's history.