"بالغ" denotes an adult person who is legally or physically mature. The term is used in legal, social, and literary contexts. In Urdu literature, maturity often extends beyond age to wisdom, responsibility, and social accountability.
Expanded Features:
- Polarity: neutral
- Register: formal, literary
- Pragmatic Sense: adulthood, maturity, legal age
Synonyms (Urdu): پختہ، جاںسار
Synonyms (English): adult, grown-up, mature
Antonyms (Urdu): نابالغ، کم عمر
Antonyms (English): minor, underage
Usage Contexts:
- Legal documents
- Social discussions
- Literature on maturity
Example Sentences:
Urdu: وہ بالغ شخص ہے اور اپنے فیصلے خود کرتا ہے
English: He is an adult and makes his own decisions
Urdu: بالغ افراد کو ووٹ ڈالنے کا حق ہے
English: Adults have the right to vote
Urdu: بالغ ہونے کے ساتھ ذمہ داری بھی آتی ہے
English: With adulthood comes responsibility
Urdu: بالغ افراد کے لیے مخصوص قوانین ہیں
English: There are specific laws for adults
Urdu: بالغ ہونے کا مطلب صرف عمر نہیں بلکہ فہم و فراست ہے
English: Being an adult means not only age but also wisdom
Cultural/Poetic Insight:
In Urdu literature, "بالغ" is sometimes used metaphorically to denote emotional or intellectual maturity.
Related Terms:
نابالغ (nabaligh): minor
بالغ العمر (baligh-ul-umr): of adult age