Urdu · Common Verbs

جانا

jaana

To go

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move from one place to another.

Example

میں ہفتے کو بازار جاتا ہوں۔

On Saturday I go to the bazaar.

Etymology

The word 'جانا' (jaana) derives from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *jānā, meaning 'to go, to move', which is related to the cognate words in other Indo-Aryan languages. Historically, it has maintained a consistent meaning across many dialects of the language.

How & Where It’s Used

'جانا' is commonly used in both spoken and written Urdu, in both formal and informal contexts. It is prevalent in everyday conversations and may vary slightly in usage across different Urdu-speaking regions.

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