Urdu · Family & People

عورت

aurat

Woman

Beginnernoun

Definition

An adult female person.

Example

یہ عورت ڈاکٹر ہیں۔

This woman is a doctor.

Etymology

'عورت' (aurat) comes from the Arabic word 'امرأة' (imra'at), meaning woman. It has been incorporated into Urdu with the same meaning.

How & Where It’s Used

'عورت' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears in discussions about gender and social roles.

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