Urdu · Adjectives
بڑا
bara
Big; elder
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size; also means elder, as in bara bhai.
Example
وہ بڑے گھر میں رہتے ہیں۔
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'بڑا' (bara) is derived from the Middle Indic 'bāra', and has roots in Sanskrit where it means 'large' or 'big'. The word has kept its meaning over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'بڑا' is often used in both casual and formal contexts and can describe both physical size and relative importance. It is prevalent in various regional dialects.
Literary Heritage
Frequently used in literature to symbolize strength, power, or significance.