"پیاس" refers to the physical sensation of needing or desiring water, commonly known as thirst. It is the body’s natural response to dehydration, and it signals the need to drink liquids. "پیاس" can also be used metaphorically to describe an intense desire or longing for something, such as knowledge, success, or emotional fulfillment.
The term is frequently used in both everyday and literary contexts to describe a fundamental human need, but it can also be used in more poetic or symbolic ways to reflect deeper emotional or spiritual cravings.
Etymology:
"پیاس" (Pyaas) is derived from the Sanskrit word "प्यास" (Pyasa), which means thirst. The word has been borrowed into Urdu from Hindi and Sanskrit and is used widely in daily conversations.
Metaphorical Use:
In Context of Physical Thirst:
"پانی کی پیاس نے اسے بہت پریشان کر دیا تھا"
(Thirst for water had troubled him greatly.)
In Metaphorical Context:
"انسان کی پیاس کبھی ختم نہیں ہوتی"
(A human’s thirst never truly ends.)
Synonyms & Antonyms Context:
Synonyms (Urdu): پیاس، خشک
**Synonyms (English): thirst, dryness
**Antonyms (Urdu): سیرابی، راحت
**Antonyms (English): hydration, satisfaction
Example Sentences:
"کسی بھی سرگرمی کے بعد پیاس لگنا معمول ہے"
(Feeling thirsty after any activity is normal.)