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Description
Type: Sentence (declarative, present continuous)
Origin: Urdu; “آج” (today) + “بارش” (rain) + “ہو رہی ہے” (is happening/occurring), standard way to report current weather
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Tense/Aspect: Present continuous
Pragmatic Sense: Reports current weather conditions
Register: Everyday conversational and formal reporting (e.g., weather forecasts)
Sociolinguistic Note: Commonly used in daily life to inform others about rain or weather conditions
Synonyms (Urdu): آج بارش ہو رہی ہے, آج بارش ہو رہی ہے ہے, آج پانی برس رہا ہے
Synonyms (English): It is raining today, Rain is falling today, The rain is happening today
Antonyms (Urdu): آج بارش نہیں ہو رہی, آج خشک موسم ہے
Antonyms (English): It is not raining today, The weather is dry today
Key Nuances:
Indicates ongoing action of rain
Can imply the need to adjust daily plans
Used in both casual conversation and formal weather updates
Usage Contexts:
Daily conversation: Informing family or friends about weather
News/weather forecast: Reporting rain conditions
Travel planning: Advising or preparing for rain
Example Sentences:
Urdu: آج بارش ہو رہی ہے، چھتری لے جاؤ۔
English: It is raining today, take an umbrella.
Urdu: ٹی وی پر کہا گیا، آج بارش ہو رہی ہے۔
English: On TV, it was said that it is raining today.
Urdu: بچے خوش ہو گئے کیونکہ آج بارش ہو رہی ہے۔
English: The children were happy because it is raining today.
Cultural Insight:
Rain is culturally significant in South Asia, often celebrated in poetry, music, and festivals. Announcements about rain are common in daily life, influencing social and agricultural activities.
Related Terms:
بارش (Barish): Rain
موسم (Mausam): Weather
بارانی دن (Barani Din): Rainy day