Urdu · Body & Health
دوا
dawa
Medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something you take to treat an illness.
Example
کھانے کے بعد دوا لیجیے۔
Take the medicine after eating.
Etymology
'دوا' (dawa) has its roots in Arabic, where it means medicine or remedy. It has been integrated into Urdu and is commonly utilized in medical and colloquial contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'دوا' is used in both written and spoken Urdu, mainly in formal healthcare discussions or informal conversations about sickness and health.