Urdu · Family & People
عورت
aurat
Woman
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult female person.
Example
یہ عورت ڈاکٹر ہیں۔
This woman is a doctor.
Etymology
'عورت' (aurat) comes from the Arabic word 'امرأة' (imra'at), meaning woman. It has been incorporated into Urdu with the same meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'عورت' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in discussions about gender and social roles.