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Description
Type: Noun
Origin: Derived from Arabic, originally from the name "Adam" (آدم), the first human in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish traditions. It literally means "of Adam" or "descendant of Adam."
Definition: A general term for a human being, regardless of gender. While it often translates to "man," its usage is frequently gender-neutral in Urdu, especially in plural forms (آدمیوں) or abstract contexts, meaning "people" or "a person."
Cultural & Modern Relevance: A profoundly common word in daily conversation, literature, and formal discourse. It is used to refer to an individual, humanity as a whole, or sometimes specifically to a male individual, depending on the context.
SEO/Extended Usage: Related keywords include humanity, personhood, mankind, human nature, gender-neutral language in Urdu, anthropology.
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Universal (Used in Formal and Informal contexts)
Pragmatic Sense: Humanity, Personhood, Individuality
Synonyms (Urdu):
انسان (Insaan - Human)
شخص (Shakhs - Person)
فرد (Fard - Individual)
بشر (Bashar - Mankind)
Synonyms (English):
person
human
individual
mankind
Antonyms (Urdu):
حیوان (Haywan - Animal)
جن (Jinn - Genie)
فرشتہ (Farishta - Angel)
Antonyms (English):
animal
non-human
Key Nuances:
Context is crucial. "وہ ایک اچھا آدمی ہے" usually means "He is a good man," specifying gender. "آدمی کو کوشش کرنی چاہیے" means "A person should try," being gender-neutral.
It carries an inherent dignity, referencing the progeny of Prophet Adam (A.S.).
In its plural form (آدمی), it can sometimes mean "men" or "people," but "لوگ" (log) is more common for "people."
Usage Contexts:
Referring to an individual male.
Speaking about human nature or mankind in a general sense.
In proverbs and common sayings.
Example Sentences:
Urdu: وہ بہت دیانت دار آدمی ہے۔
English: He is a very honest man.
Urdu: آدمی کو ہمیشہ صبر سے کام لینا چاہیے۔
English: A person should always act with patience.
Urdu: یہ کام کسی ایک آدمی کے بس کا نہیں ہے۔
English: This work is not within the power of a single person.
Cultural Insight:
The word "آدمی" is deeply rooted in the Abrahamic concept of the shared origin of humanity. Its use often implies a connection to this shared heritage and a set of inherent moral responsibilities. In Urdu poetry and prose, "آدمی" or "آدمیت" ( humanity) is often contrasted with animalistic behavior, highlighting ideals of compassion, ethics, and civilization.
Related Terms:
آدمیت (Aadmiyat): Humanity, humanism, the state of being civilized.
انسان (Insaan): Human (often used in more scientific or philosophical contexts).
بندہ (Banda): Servant (of God); a humble term for a person.
شخص (Shakhs): Person (more formal than آدمی).