Urdu Dictionary: Urdu to English & English to Urdu Lughat

Urdu Dictionary: Find the Meaning of Any Urdu Word

This free Urdu dictionary (lughat) gives you the meaning of Urdu words in both English and Urdu. Search in Urdu script, Roman Urdu or English. For example, type "ishq", عشق or "love" and you get the word, its meaning, where it comes from and how great poets used it in their poetry.

It has more than 1,700 words, mostly from Urdu poetry and everyday speech, and new words are added regularly. Below you will learn how to search, what each word page shows and how to use the extra features.

What Is a Lughat?

Lughat (لغت) is the Urdu word for a dictionary. Urdu takes many words from Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi and English, so it is common to read a word in a sher or a book and not know its exact meaning.

This dictionary was made especially for poetry readers. It explains the difficult words you meet in ghazals and nazms, such as hijr, wafa and jafa, in simple language.

How to Search the Urdu Dictionary

1. Type a word in the search box in Urdu, Roman Urdu or English.
2. Matching words appear as you type. Tap the one you want.
3. The word page opens with its full meaning.

Don't know the spelling? Roman Urdu searches understand common spellings, so "khwab" and "khawab" both find خواب. You can also tap the Mic button and speak the word.

What Each Word Page Shows

- The word in Urdu script with its Roman spelling
- English meaning
- Urdu meaning in simple words
- Origin: whether the word comes from Arabic, Persian or another language
- Type of word, such as noun, verb or adjective
- Synonyms (words with the same meaning)
- Opposites (words with the opposite meaning)
- Famous sher in which the word is used

Urdu Words with English Meaning: Examples

Here are a few words from the dictionary, with their meaning and origin:

- ishq (عشق): intense love, passion. Arabic. Opposite: nafrat (نفرت)
- dil (دل): heart. Persian
- hijr (ہجر): separation from the beloved. Arabic. Opposite: wisal (وصال)
- wafa (وفا): faithfulness, loyalty. Arabic. Opposite: jafa (جفا)
- khwab (خواب): dream. Persian. Opposite: haqeeqat (حقیقت)
- sabr (صبر): patience. Arabic
- tanhai (تنہائی): loneliness. Persian. Opposite: mehfil (محفل)

Understand Poetry Word by Word

Every word page shows famous sher in which the word is used, so you can see the word in real poetry. For example, when you search "dil" you will find this famous sher by Mirza Ghalib:

Explanation: Ghalib talks to his own innocent heart and asks what has happened to it, and what cure there could be for this pain. Dil-e-nadaan means "naive heart" and dawa means "cure".

You can copy any sher from the word page and share it.

Extra Features of This Online Lughat

Listen to the Pronunciation

Tap Listen to hear how the word is spoken. This helps when a word has sounds that are hard to read, such as ع, ق and غ.

Save, Copy and Share Words

Tap Save to keep a word in your saved list so you can find it again. Tap Copy to copy the word and its meaning, or WhatsApp to send it straight to a friend.

Synonyms and Opposites

Tap any synonym or opposite to open that word. In this way one word leads to the next, and your vocabulary grows quickly.

Word of the Day

Every day the dictionary shows a new Word of the Day. Learning one word daily is an easy way to improve your Urdu.

Play the Word Quiz

Tap Play Quiz to test yourself on the meanings of Urdu words. It is a fun way to remember the words you have learned.

Browse by Alphabet

Tap any letter of the Urdu alphabet (huroof-e-tahajji) to see all the words that start with it.

Can't Find a Word? Send It to Us

If a word is missing, you can send it with its meaning. Every word is checked before it is added, and then it becomes available for everyone.

Who Is This Urdu Dictionary For?

- Poetry lovers who want to understand the difficult words in ghazals and nazms
- Students who need English or Urdu meanings for their studies
- Parents who want to explain Urdu words to their children
- Overseas Pakistanis who understand Urdu but not every word
- Anyone looking for the meaning of an Urdu name or word

More Free Urdu Tools

- Roman Urdu to Urdu: type in English letters and get Urdu text
- Name Poetry: get Urdu poetry on your own name or a loved one's name
- Bait Bazi: play the classic Urdu poetry game, sher by sher

Conclusion

A good lughat makes Urdu poetry easier to enjoy. With this free Urdu dictionary you can find meanings in English and Urdu, hear the pronunciation, learn synonyms and opposites, and see each word inside a real sher. Search a word above, and if you write poetry yourself, share it on our Post Shayari page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)