Urdu · Greetings & Phrases

آداب

adaab

Greetings (Adaab)

Intermediateinterjection

Definition

A graceful secular greeting of Lucknow and Hyderabad culture.

Example

آداب عرض ہے۔

I offer my respects.

Etymology

'آداب' is derived from Arabic, meaning etiquette or greetings, and has been integrated into Urdu to convey respect during interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

Primarily used in formal contexts, such as meetings or formal greetings, 'adaab' is more prevalent in written communication than in casual conversation.

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