Urdu · Common Verbs
کرنا
karna
To do; to make
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform an action; combines with nouns to form many verbs.
Example
آپ ویک اینڈ پر کیا کرتے ہیں؟
What do you do at the weekend?
Etymology
The word 'کرنا' (karna) has roots in Sanskrit 'कुर्वन्' (kurvan), which translates to 'to do or to make'. It has remained a fundamental action verb in Urdu.
How & Where It’s Used
'کرنا' is a versatile verb used in everyday speech and written texts across all levels of formality and in various social contexts.