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Description
Type: noun (illness/health condition)
Origin: Classical Urdu; “نزلہ” = nasal discharge, “زکام” = cold/flu; commonly used in South Asia for mild upper respiratory infections
Expanded Features:
Polarity: negative (unpleasant condition)
Register: everyday, medical, conversational
Pragmatic Sense: refers to the common viral infection affecting nose, throat, and sometimes respiratory tract
Synonyms (Urdu): زکام، نزلہ، چھینک زکام
Synonyms (English): common cold, nasal congestion, sniffles, mild flu
Antonyms (Urdu): صحت، تندرستی، بیمار نہ ہونا
Antonyms (English): health, wellness, being well
Key Nuances:
Usually mild and self-limiting
Symptoms include sneezing, nasal discharge, mild fever, and congestion
Often used interchangeably in everyday conversation
Usage Contexts:
Everyday health discussions
Medical advice or pharmacy context
Home remedies and traditional medicine
Example Sentences:
Urdu: سردی کی وجہ سے مجھے نزلہ زکام ہو گیا
English: I caught a cold due to the cold weather,
Urdu: بچے کے نزلہ زکام کے لیے ڈاکٹر نے دوا دی
English: The doctor prescribed medicine for the child’s common cold,
Urdu: نزلہ زکام کے دوران گرم پانی زیادہ پینا چاہیے
English: One should drink plenty of warm water during a cold.
Cultural Insight: In South Asian households, “نزلہ زکام” is commonly treated with home remedies like herbal teas, steam inhalation, and honey, reflecting traditional approaches alongside modern medicine.
Related Terms:
زکام (zukam): cold
سردی (sardi): cold weather/illness
چھینک (cheenk): sneeze