"باوجود" is used to indicate contrast or concession, expressing that something happens or exists despite certain conditions. It is common in literary, formal, and everyday Urdu.
Expanded Features:
- Polarity: Neutral
- Register: Everyday, Literary, Formal
- Pragmatic Sense: Concession, contrast
Synonyms (Urdu): کے باوجود، باوجود کہ
Synonyms (English): despite, notwithstanding, in spite of
Antonyms (Urdu): بغیر، بغیر کسی رکاوٹ کے
Antonyms (English): without, unimpeded
Usage Contexts:
- Formal writing
- Everyday conversation
- Literature and poetry
Example Sentences:
Urdu: باوجود بارش کے، ہم کھیلنے گئے
English: Despite the rain, we went to play
Urdu: باوجود مشکلات کے، اس نے کامیابی حاصل کی
English: In spite of difficulties, he achieved success
Urdu: وہ باوجود بیمار ہونے کے اسکول گیا
English: He went to school despite being sick
Urdu: باوجود کہ وقت کم تھا، کام مکمل ہوا
English: Despite the limited time, the work was completed
Urdu: باوجود اس کے کہ حالات مشکل تھے، وہ ہارا نہیں
English: Despite the difficult circumstances, he did not give up
Cultural/Poetic Insight:
"باوجود" is often used in poetry to show resilience, determination, and emotional strength.
Related Terms:
کے باوجود (Ke Bawajood): despite
باوجود کہ (Bawajood Ke): even though