Type: Sentence (imperative, advice)
Origin: Urdu proverb; “آج کا کام” (today’s work) + “کل پر مت چھوڑو” (don’t leave for tomorrow), a common idiom promoting diligence and time management
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral–positive (advisory)
Tense/Aspect: Present imperative
Pragmatic Sense: Encourages prompt action, discourages procrastination
Register: Everyday, educational, motivational
Sociolinguistic Note: Widely cited in households, schools, and workplaces in Urdu-speaking regions as guidance for productivity
Synonyms (Urdu): کام آج ہی کرو, تاخیر مت کرو, آج ہی مکمل کرو
Synonyms (English): Complete today’s work today, Don’t delay tasks, Avoid procrastination
Antonyms (Urdu): کام کل کے لئے چھوڑ دو, آج نہیں کرو
Antonyms (English): Leave work for tomorrow, Postpone today’s tasks
Key Nuances:
Emphasizes responsibility and discipline
Used to teach or remind people about the value of time
Often employed in both personal and professional contexts
Usage Contexts:
Household: Parents instructing children to complete homework
Workplace: Managers advising timely completion of tasks
Educational: Teachers motivating students to stay on schedule
Example Sentences:
Urdu: استاد نے کہا، آج کا کام کل پر مت چھوڑو۔
English: The teacher said, don’t put today’s work off until tomorrow.
Urdu: والدہ نے کہا، آج کا کام کل پر مت چھوڑو۔
English: Mother said, finish today’s tasks today.
Urdu: دفتر میں باس نے تاکید کی، آج کا کام کل پر مت چھوڑو۔
English: The boss emphasized at the office, don’t delay today’s tasks.
Cultural Insight:
This proverb is deeply ingrained in South Asian culture, often used to instill a sense of punctuality, discipline, and responsibility in both personal and professional life.
Related Terms:
وقت کی پابندی (Waqt Ki Pabandi): Punctuality
کام کی فوری تکمیل (Kaam Ki Fauri Takmeel): Immediate task completion
ضبط نفس (Zabt-e-Nafs): Self-discipline