Urdu · Common Verbs
رکھنا
rakhna
To keep; to have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To keep or possess; mere paas hai expresses I have.
Example
میرے پاس دو ٹکٹ ہیں۔
I have two tickets.
Etymology
'رکھنا' (rakhna) is derived from the Sanskrit root 'रक्ष' (raksha), which means 'to hold' or 'to keep'. It signifies the act of retaining or placing something.
How & Where It’s Used
'رکھنا' (rakhna) is utilized in informal and formal contexts, commonly employed in conversation and writing. It is understood across all Urdu-speaking regions.