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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

    Everyday conversation

    Talking about Interests and Hobbies in Urdu

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.

    In this unit, we will focus on how to talk about interests and hobbies in Urdu. This is a crucial part of everyday conversation, as it allows you to share more about yourself and learn about others.

    Vocabulary Related to Popular Hobbies and Interests

    Firstly, let's learn some common words and phrases related to hobbies and interests in Urdu:

    • Hobby: شوق (Shauq)
    • Interest: دلچسپی (Dilchaspi)
    • Music: موسیقی (Moseeqi)
    • Sports: کھیل (Khel)
    • Reading: پڑھنا (Parhna)
    • Writing: لکھنا (Likna)
    • Painting: پینٹنگ (Painting)
    • Traveling: سفر کرنا (Safar Karna)
    • Cooking: کھانا پکانا (Khana Pakana)
    • Gardening: باغبانی (Baghbani)

    Forming Sentences to Talk about Your Hobbies and Interests

    Now, let's learn how to form sentences to talk about your hobbies and interests. Here are some examples:

    • I like reading: مجھے پڑھنے کا شوق ہے (Mujhe parhne ka shauq hai)
    • My hobby is painting: میرا شوق پینٹنگ ہے (Mera shauq painting hai)
    • I am interested in music: مجھے موسیقی میں دلچسپی ہے (Mujhe moseeqi mein dilchaspi hai)

    Asking Others about Their Hobbies and Interests

    Finally, let's learn how to ask others about their hobbies and interests. Here are some examples:

    • What is your hobby?: آپ کا شوق کیا ہے؟ (Aap ka shauq kya hai?)
    • What are you interested in?: آپ کو کیا دلچسپی ہے؟ (Aap ko kya dilchaspi hai?)
    • Do you like sports?: کیا آپ کو کھیل پسند ہیں؟ (Kya aap ko khel pasand hain?)

    By the end of this unit, you should be able to comfortably talk about your hobbies and interests in Urdu, and ask others about theirs. This will not only help you in everyday conversation, but also in forming deeper connections with Urdu speakers.

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