Urdu · Body & Health
naak
Nose
The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.
زکام سے میری ناک بند ہے۔
My nose is blocked from a cold.
'ناک' (naak) comes from the Arabic word 'ankha,' meaning nose. This word has consistently been part of the Urdu lexicon in various contexts.
'ناک' is used frequently in both formal and informal contexts, especially in health-related discussions and everyday conversations.
While 'ناک' often appears in idioms and expressions, it does not have significant notable references in classical Urdu literature.