Urdu · Common Verbs

چاہنا

chahna

To want; to love

Beginnerverb

Definition

To want something; chahat is also tender love.

Example

میں اردو سیکھنا چاہتا ہوں۔

I want to learn Urdu.

Etymology

Derived from the Persian root 'خواستن' (khwāstan), 'چاہنا' (chahna) signifies 'to want or to love' and reflects emotional nuances in expression.

How & Where It’s Used

'چاہنا' is commonly used in informal speech and can also appear in poetry and romantic contexts, expressing affection and desire.

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