Urdu · Common Verbs
پڑھنا
parhna
To read; to study
Beginnerverb
Definition
To read or to study.
Example
میں صبح اخبار پڑھتا ہوں۔
I read the newspaper in the morning.
Etymology
The verb 'پڑھنا' (parhna) is derived from the Sanskrit root 'पढ़्' (paḍh), meaning 'to read or to learn'. It has been an essential term in educational contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'پڑھنا' is widely recognized in both spoken and written forms, prevalent in academic, formal, and informal settings, often associated with education and literature.