Type: Verb Phrase (Transitive)
Origin: Arabic/Urdu; opposite of unaware
Definition: To provide someone with knowledge or information about something
Synonyms (Urdu): مطلع کرنا، خبردار کرنا
Synonyms (English): to inform, to notify, to alert
Antonyms (Urdu): لاعلم رکھنا، چھپانا
Antonyms (English): to conceal, to keep unaware
Polarity: Neutral/Positive
Register: Formal, conversational
Pragmatic Sense: Used in administrative, educational, or personal communication
Key Nuances:
Can be formal (official notices) or informal (personal information)
Implies responsibility to make others aware
Usage Contexts:
Official notifications
Advisories and warnings
Conversations requiring information sharing
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اسکول نے والدین کو اجلاس کے بارے میں آگاہ کیا
English: The school informed the parents about the meeting
Urdu: میں نے اسے خطرے سے آگاہ کیا
English: I warned him about the danger
Urdu: محکمہ صحت نے عوام کو وبا کے بارے میں آگاہ کیا
English: The health department informed the public about the epidemic
Cultural Insight:
“آگاہ کرنا” emphasizes social responsibility and official communication in Urdu-speaking regions.
Related Terms:
اطلاع دینا (To notify)
مطلع کرنا (To inform)
خبردار کرنا (To warn)