Type: Conjunction
Origin: Classical Urdu; used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Synonyms (Urdu): نیز، ساتھ ہی
Synonyms (English): and, also, besides
Antonyms (Urdu): یا، مگر
Antonyms (English): or, but
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Everyday, formal, literary
Pragmatic Sense: Connective word for addition or continuation
Key Nuances:
Widely used in all forms of communication
Can join nouns, verbs, or sentences
Found in prose, poetry, and colloquial speech
Usage Contexts:
Daily conversation
Writing and literature
Formal and informal communication
Example Sentences:
Urdu: میں چائے اور بسکٹ لاؤں گا
English: I will bring tea and biscuits
Urdu: وہ اور اس کا بھائی خوش ہیں
English: He and his brother are happy
Urdu: میں نے کتابیں اور قلم خریدے
English: I bought books and pens
Cultural Insight:
“اور” is one of the most frequently used words in Urdu, essential for fluency and sentence construction.
Related Terms:
نیز (Neez): also
ساتھ ہی (Saath Hi): together with