No. 139 in Urdu
چند
The Urdu word "چند" means "a few" or "some" in English.
In a sentence
چند کتابیں میز پر رکھی ہیں۔
A few books are placed on the table.
In this sentence, 'چند' means 'a few' or 'several', indicating a small, indefinite quantity of books.
میں چند لمحے آرام کرنا چاہتا ہوں۔
I want to rest for a few moments.
Here, 'چند' is used to express a brief period of time, highlighting its flexibility for quantifying both tangible and intangible entities.
چند سوالات کا جواب دینا ضروری ہے۔
It is necessary to answer a few questions.
In this context, 'چند' signifies a small number, emphasizing selectivity or relevance among other potential questions.
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