Type: Noun
Origin: From Latin “Augustus”; Urdu adaptation for calendar use
Definition: The eighth month in the Gregorian calendar, summer in the Northern Hemisphere
Synonyms (Urdu): ماہِ اگست
Synonyms (English): August
Antonyms: None
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Formal, everyday
Pragmatic Sense: Used in dates, scheduling, and seasonal references
Key Nuances:
Frequently appears in historical, political, or cultural references
Marks seasonal transitions
Usage Contexts:
Calendar, planning, and dates
Historical events
Seasonal discussions
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اگست میں گرمی زیادہ ہوتی ہے
English: It is very hot in August
Urdu: اگست 14 پاکستان کا یومِ آزادی ہے
English: August 14 is Pakistan’s Independence Day
Urdu: ہمیں اگست میں چھٹیاں منانی ہیں
English: We have to take vacations in August
Cultural Insight:
August is associated with monsoon and national holidays in Pakistan, making it culturally significant.
Related Terms:
ماہ (Month)
تاریخ (Date)
موسم (Season)