Urdu · Greetings & Phrases
آداب
adaab
Greetings (Adaab)
Intermediateinterjection
Definition
A graceful secular greeting of Lucknow and Hyderabad culture.
Example
آداب عرض ہے۔
I offer my respects.
Etymology
'آداب' is derived from Arabic, meaning etiquette or greetings, and has been integrated into Urdu to convey respect during interactions.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in formal contexts, such as meetings or formal greetings, 'adaab' is more prevalent in written communication than in casual conversation.