Type: Verb (Transitive)
Origin: Urdu; commonly used in agriculture, gardening, and cultivation contexts
Definition: To cause plants, crops, or seeds to grow by proper care and nurturing
Synonyms (Urdu): بونا، پیدا کرنا، کاشت کرنا
Synonyms (English): to grow, to cultivate, to plant, to raise
Antonyms (Urdu): کاٹنا، ختم کرنا
Antonyms (English): to destroy, to uproot
Polarity: Positive
Register: Everyday, agricultural, literary
Pragmatic Sense: Refers to growth or fostering, literal or figurative
Key Nuances:
Can be used literally (plants, crops) or figuratively (skills, values)
Implies nurturing and care
Usage Contexts:
Gardening and agriculture
Education and personal development (figurative)
Environmental discussions
Example Sentences:
Urdu: کسان نے گندم اگائی
English: The farmer grew wheat
Urdu: والدین بچوں میں اچھی عادات اگائیں
English: Parents cultivate good habits in children
Urdu: ہم نے نیا درخت اگایا
English: We planted a new tree
Cultural Insight:
Agriculture is central in South Asia, making “اگانا” a fundamental verb in daily and literary contexts.
Related Terms:
بونا (To sow)
کاشت (Cultivation)
فصل (Crop)