No. 249 in Urdu
مشکل
The Urdu word "مشکل" means "difficulty" or "problem" in English.
In a sentence
یہ کام بہت مشکل ہے۔
This task is very difficult.
In this sentence, 'مشکل' (mushkil) functions as an adjective describing the level of difficulty of the task.
زندگی کی مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Facing life's difficulties is necessary.
Here, 'مشکلات' (mushkilat, plural of 'مشکل') is a noun referring to challenges or hardships.
مشکل وقت میں ہر ایک کا ساتھ دینا چاہیے۔
One should support everyone in difficult times.
In this instance, 'مشکل وقت' (mushkil waqt) means 'difficult times,' with 'مشکل' used as a descriptive adjective.
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