Urdu · Nature & Environment
جانور
janwar
Animal
Beginnernoun
Definition
A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.
Example
بچوں کو جانور پسند ہیں۔
Children like animals.
Etymology
'جانور' (janwar) comes from the Arabic root 'عَنَزَ,' meaning creature or animal. This word reflects a significant part of daily life and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'جانور' is commonly used in discourse about animals, both in written and spoken forms, and fits both formal contexts (like education) and informal conversations.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in folk tales and lessons, emphasizing the relationship between humans and animals, yet it does not have many prominent poetic references.