No. 602 in Urdu
چاہتا
"چاہتا" means "wants" or "desires" in English.
In a sentence
میں کتاب پڑھنا چاہتا ہوں۔
I want to read a book.
The word 'چاہتا' is used here to express a wish or desire to perform an action (want to read).
وہ سکول جانا چاہتی ہے۔
She wants to go to school.
The word 'چاہتی' modifies to match the feminine subject, showing desire regarding a feminine subject (wants to go).
ہم اپنے دوستوں سے ملنا چاہتے ہیں۔
We want to meet our friends.
The word 'چاہتے' is used in plural masculine form, indicating a desire shared among a group (want to meet).
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