No. 56 in Urdu
طرف
The Urdu word "طرف" means "direction," "side," or "towards" in English.
In a sentence
میں کتاب کی طرف دیکھ رہا ہوں۔
I am looking towards the book.
In this sentence, 'طرف' (taraf) is used to indicate the direction toward which an action (looking) is directed.
ہم سب خوشی کی طرف بڑھ رہے ہیں۔
We are all moving towards happiness.
Here, 'طرف' (taraf) conveys movement or progression towards an abstract concept (happiness).
بارش کی طرف منھ کرکے گانا گائیں۔
Sing facing towards the rain.
In this example, 'طرف' (taraf) is used to specify the orientation or facing direction (towards the rain).
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