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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

    Travel and Transportation

    Navigations and Directions in Urdu

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia

    Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.

    Navigating through a new place can be challenging, especially when you're not familiar with the local language. This article will guide you through the basics of understanding and using navigational terms and directions in Urdu.

    Cardinal Directions

    The first step to understanding directions in Urdu is to familiarize yourself with the cardinal directions. Here they are:

    • North: شمال (Shumal)
    • South: جنوب (Junub)
    • East: مشرق (Mashriq)
    • West: مغرب (Maghrib)

    These terms are essential when referring to the general direction or location of a place.

    Common Phrases for Directions

    Next, let's look at some common phrases that you might use or hear when asking for or giving directions:

    • Where is...?: ...کہاں ہے؟ (...Kahan hai?)
    • Turn right: دائیں مڑیں (Dain murrain)
    • Turn left: بائیں مڑیں (Bain murrain)
    • Go straight: سیدھا چلیں (Seedha chalien)
    • It's near: یہ قریب ہے (Yeh qareeb hai)
    • It's far: یہ دور ہے (Yeh door hai)

    Asking About Distance and Location

    When asking about the distance or location of a place, you might use the following phrases:

    • How far is it?: یہ کتنی دور ہے؟ (Yeh kitni door hai?)
    • Is it close?: کیا یہ قریب ہے؟ (Kya yeh qareeb hai?)
    • Is it within walking distance?: کیا یہ پیدل چلنے کی مسافت میں ہے؟ (Kya yeh paidal chalne ki musafat mein hai?)

    Remember, practice makes perfect. Try to use these phrases in your daily conversations to get comfortable with them. In the next unit, we will practice these phrases in real-life scenarios to help you master the art of asking for and giving directions in Urdu.

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