Meanings
used to introduce a time clause.
ایک وقتی جملہ متعارف کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
جب
jab
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- when the time comes
- when in doubt
- when I was young
Example Sentences
When it rains, I love to stay indoors.
جب بارش ہوتی ہے تو مجھے گھر میں رہنا پسند ہے۔
jab barish hoti hai to mujhe ghar mein rehna pasand hai.
Tell me when you are ready.
مجھے بتاؤ جب تم تیار ہو۔
mujhe batao jab tum tayaar ho.
I will call you when I arrive.
میں تمہیں فون کروں گا جب میں آؤں گا۔
main tumhein phone karoon ga jab main aaon ga.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'when' as the question about time!
Picture a clock indicating different times throughout the day.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hwænne" — at what time
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'when' has its roots in Old English 'hwænne', which is a question word used to inquire about time. Throughout the centuries, it has retained its function, becoming an essential part of English interrogative clauses.