No. 203 in Urdu
زیر
"زیر" in English means "under" or "beneath." It can also refer to a diacritical mark in Urdu (a short vowel pronounced as "i").
In a sentence
وہ زیر زمین خفیہ خزانہ چُھپا ہوا تھا۔
The secret treasure was hidden underground.
Here, 'زیر' is used to mean 'under' or 'beneath' to describe location.
زیر نگرانی کام کرنا معیار کو بڑھاتا ہے۔
Working under supervision improves quality.
In this context, 'زیر' is used to mean 'under' in terms of authority or supervision.
یہ دوا ڈاکٹر کی زیر ہدایت استعمال کریں۔
Use this medicine under the doctor's instructions.
Here, 'زیر' indicates an action being performed under specific guidance or direction.
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