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چابی

chaabi

Key

Beginnernoun

Definition

A metal object used to open locks.

Example

مجھے اپنی چابیاں نہیں مل رہیں۔

I cannot find my keys.

Etymology

'چابی' (chaabi) originates from the Persian word 'چابی' (chaabi), meaning 'key.' This term reflects historical interactions and borrowings from Persian into Urdu.

How & Where It’s Used

This word is used informally and formally in spoken contexts, often when discussing locks or access. It's recognized across Urdu-speaking regions.

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