Urdu · Common Verbs
دیکھنا
dekhna
To see; to watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice something with your eyes.
Example
کھڑکی سے پہاڑ دکھتے ہیں۔
You can see the mountains from the window.
Etymology
The verb 'دیکھنا' (dekhna) comes from the root verb in Sanskrit 'दृश्' (dṛś), meaning 'to see or to perceive'. This has been a fundamental verb in Urdu and numerous related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'دیکھنا' is widely used in both spoken and written forms across various contexts, ranging from casual conversations to philosophical texts, maintaining its versatility in expression.