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    Learning Urdu for Spanish Speakers

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    • Introduction to Urdu
      • 1.1Importance of Urdu language
      • 1.2Connection between Urdu, Hindi and other South Asian languages
      • 1.3Basic Urdu alphabets and their pronunciation
      • 1.4Greetings, introductions and basic Urdu phrases
    • Personal Information
      • 2.1Urdu vocabulary for personal details
      • 2.2Asking and answering about personal details
      • 2.3Forming sentences and questions about personal details
    • Everyday conversation
      • 3.1Conversation starters
      • 3.2Talk about interests and hobbies
      • 3.3Talking about time and schedule
    • Food and Culture
      • 4.1Learn about popular Pakistani food
      • 4.2Ordering food in Urdu
      • 4.3Pakistani cultural norms related to food and dining
    • Travel and Transportation
      • 5.1Vocabulary related to travel and transportation
      • 5.2Navigations and directions in Urdu
      • 5.3Asking for and giving directions
    • Shopping
      • 6.1Shopping vocabulary
      • 6.2Shopping conversations
      • 6.3Negotiation and bargaining in Urdu
    • Work and Profession
      • 7.1Discussing work and profession
      • 7.2Vocabulary related to different professions
      • 7.3Work-related conversations
    • Health and Wellness
      • 8.1Vocabulary related to health and wellness
      • 8.2Conversations regarding health issues
      • 8.3Medical terms and common ailments
    • Public Services and Institutions
      • 9.1Vocabulary related to public services
      • 9.2Conversations with public institutions
      • 9.3Important public signs and instructions
    • Dealing with Emergencies
      • 10.1Vocabulary for emergencies
      • 10.2Common emergency phrases
      • 10.3Understanding urgency in a conversation
    • Idiomatic Expressions
      • 11.1Learn common Urdu idioms and proverbs
      • 11.2Use of idioms in everyday conversation
    • Dialects of Urdu
      • 12.1Introduction to major regional Urdu Dialects
      • 12.2Differences in vocabulary and pronunciation
    • Recap and Practice
      • 13.1Revising key conversation topics
      • 13.2Practicing conversational Urdu scenarios

    Dealing with Emergencies

    Common Emergency Phrases in Urdu

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.

    Being able to communicate effectively in emergency situations is a crucial skill, especially when you are in a foreign country. This unit focuses on teaching you the key phrases used in emergencies in Urdu.

    Asking for Help

    The most basic phrase to know in any emergency is how to ask for help. In Urdu, you can say "Mujhe madad ki zaroorat hai" which translates to "I need help". If you need to call for immediate attention, you can say "Bachao!" which means "Help!".

    Expressing Urgency

    In an emergency, it's important to convey the urgency of the situation. Here are a few phrases that can help:

    • "Yeh aik emergency hai" - This is an emergency.
    • "Jaldi karo" - Hurry up.
    • "Foran doctor ko bulao" - Call the doctor immediately.

    Describing the Situation

    Being able to describe what's happening is also crucial. Here are some phrases that might be useful:

    • "Mujhe chot lagi hai" - I am injured.
    • "Mujhe bukhar hai" - I have a fever.
    • "Mujhe saans lene mein dikkat ho rahi hai" - I am having trouble breathing.

    Contacting Emergency Services

    In Pakistan, the emergency services number is 1122. To call for an ambulance, you can say "Ambulance bulaen" which means "Call an ambulance".

    Practice

    Now that you've learned these phrases, it's important to practice them. Try to use them in different scenarios and get comfortable with their pronunciation and usage. Remember, the key to effective communication in emergencies is clarity and confidence. So, practice until these phrases come naturally to you.

    In the next unit, we will focus on understanding urgency in a conversation. This will help you respond appropriately to urgent requests or situations.

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