Urdu · Culture & Society
عجائب گھر
ajaib ghar
Museum
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A building where important objects are shown, literally house of wonders.
Example
لاہور کا عجائب گھر مشہور ہے۔
The Lahore Museum is famous.
Etymology
'عجائب گھر' (ajaib ghar) combines the Persian word 'عجائب' (ajaib), meaning 'wonders', with 'گھر' (ghar), meaning 'house'. Thus, it translates to 'house of wonders', referring to a museum.
How & Where It’s Used
'عجائب گھر' (ajaib ghar) is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, especially related to tourism, education, or cultural discussions. It is recognized across Urdu-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Used in modern literature and cultural discussions but lacks historical literary references.