Urdu · Daily Life
بستر
bistar
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example
میں آدھی رات سے پہلے بستر پر جاتا ہوں۔
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
'بستر' (bistar) comes from the Persian word 'بستر' (bistar), which also means 'bed.' This reflects the historical integration of Persian vocabulary into Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
It is commonly used in both spoken and written forms in discussions about sleeping arrangements. The term is widely recognized in Urdu-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
Often used in poetry to denote themes of rest and introspection.