Type: Noun / Adjective
Origin: Arabic/Urdu
Definition: Someone who lacks judgment, understanding, or common sense
Synonyms (Urdu): نادان، بے وقوف، بیوقوف
Synonyms (English): fool, idiot, simpleton
Antonyms (Urdu): ہوشیار، عقل مند
Antonyms (English): wise, intelligent, clever
Polarity: Negative
Register: Everyday, literary, informal
Key Nuances:
Can be literal (mental ability) or figurative (behavior)
Usage Contexts:
Conversations, literature, and storytelling
Social commentary
Humor or satire
Example Sentences:
Urdu: وہ احمق کیوں ایسا کر رہا ہے؟
English: Why is he acting like a fool?
Urdu: احمق انسان اپنی غلطیوں سے نہیں سیکھتا
English: A fool does not learn from his mistakes
Urdu: احمقانہ فیصلہ نقصان دہ ہوا
English: The foolish decision was harmful
Cultural Insight:
“احمق” is commonly used in Urdu literature and conversation to indicate folly or lack of wisdom.
Related Terms:
نادان (Ignorant)
بیوقوف (Foolish)
حماقت (Foolishness)