Urdu · Nature & Environment
ہوا
hawa
Wind; air
Beginnernoun
Definition
Moving air, or the air itself.
Example
سمندر کی ہوا ٹھنڈی ہے۔
The sea breeze is cool.
Etymology
'ہوا' (hawa) comes from the Arabic word 'hawa,' meaning air or wind. It has deep philosophical and natural implications in Urdu literature.
How & Where It’s Used
'ہوا' is widely used across various contexts, both formally in literature and informally in daily conversation, prevalent throughout the Urdu-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
This term frequently appears in Urdu poetry, metaphorically encompassing freedom and change, particularly in the works of Ghalib and Iqbal.