Urdu · Common Verbs
madad karna
To help
To make something easier for someone.
میں امی کی باورچی خانے میں مدد کرتا ہوں۔
I help mom in the kitchen.
'مدد کرنا' (madad karna) derives from the Arabic 'مساعدت' (musaada), meaning 'to assist'. Its usage in Urdu reflects the deep linguistic interaction between Urdu and Arabic, particularly in terms of humanitarian themes.
'مدد کرنا' is utilized in both formal contexts, such as in writing, and informal conversations, often seen in calls to action in social and community settings.
It is frequently used in religious texts and is featured in various proverbs related to helping others.