Urdu · Adjectives
اہم
ahem
Important
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having great value or significance.
Example
کل میری اہم میٹنگ ہے۔
I have an important meeting tomorrow.
Etymology
'اہم' (ahem) is derived from Arabic, where 'أهم' (aham) signifies 'important' or 'significant'. Urdu adopted the term through cultural and linguistic exchanges during the Mughal period.
How & Where It’s Used
Ahem is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to emphasize the importance of a subject. It is prevalent in both spoken and written Urdu, often found in academic and professional discourse.