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Description
Type: noun (plural, family/biological context)
Origin: Classical Urdu/Persian; commonly used to refer to one’s children or descendants
Expanded Features:
Polarity: neutral
Register: everyday, formal, literary
Pragmatic Sense: Denotes biological or legal descendants; can be used in family, legal, or literary contexts
Sociolinguistic Note: Highlights family structure and lineage in South Asian culture
Synonyms (Urdu): بچے، فرزند، نسل
Synonyms (English): children, offspring, progeny, descendants
Antonyms (Urdu): والدین، بزرگ، اسلاف
Antonyms (English): parents, ancestors, forefathers
Key Nuances:
Can refer to biological children or descendants over generations
Often used in formal, legal, or literary contexts
Can carry emotional, cultural, or inheritance-related significance
Usage Contexts:
Family discussions about children
Legal documents regarding inheritance
Literature or poetry referring to lineage
Example Sentences:
Urdu: ان کے پاس تین اولادیں ہیں
English: They have three children,
Urdu: والدین اپنی اولاد کے لیے فکر مند تھے
English: The parents were concerned for their offspring,
Urdu: یہ زمین ان کی اولاد میں منتقل ہوگی
English: This land will pass on to their descendants.
Cultural Insight: “اولاد” is central in Urdu-speaking societies to discussions of family, legacy, and social responsibilities toward children.
Related Terms:
والدین (waliden): parents
فرزند (farzand): child
نسل (nasl): generation, lineage