No. 699 in Urdu
پڑا
The Urdu word "پڑا" translates to "lying," "placed," or "situated" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
میں نے کتاب میز پر رکھی، اور وہ وہیں پڑی رہی۔
I placed the book on the table, and it remained there.
Here, 'پڑی' emphasizes the state or position of the book being left or remaining there.
موسم سرما میں بہت زیادہ برف پڑتی ہے۔
It snows a lot during the winter season.
Here, 'پڑتی' denotes the occurrence of snow falling, describing an event or natural phenomenon.
وہ امتحان کی تیاری کہے بغیر ہی سو گیا، جیسے اس پر تھکن کا غلبہ پڑا۔
He fell asleep without mentioning preparation for the exam, as if he was overcome by fatigue.
Here, 'پڑا' is used metaphorically to describe the influence or sense of being affected by fatigue.
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