Urdu · Adjectives
اچھا
achha
Good
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of high quality; also an exclamation — achha! — meaning I see!
Example
یہ بہت اچھی فلم ہے۔
This is a very good film.
Etymology
'اچھا' (achha) originates from the Middle Indic 'accha', which is derived from the Sanskrit 'अच्छ' (accha) meaning 'good' or 'pleasant'. This word has remained consistent in its positive connotation across time.
How & Where It’s Used
'اچھا' is widely used in both informal and formal conversations to express approval or positivity. It is prevalent in everyday speech across diverse regions.
Literary Heritage
Used frequently in Urdu poetry and songs, it often symbolizes goodness or a satisfactory state.