Urdu · Work & Business
دفتر
daftar
Office
Beginnernoun
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
میں نو بجے سے دفتر میں ہوں۔
I am at the office from nine.
Etymology
'دفتر' (daftar) derives from the Persian 'دفتر' (daftar), meaning office or ledger, and has been integrated into Urdu with the same meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'دفتر' is commonly used in formal contexts such as business and administration, as well as in everyday language among professionals.