Urdu · Nature & Environment

سمندر

samandar

Sea

Beginnernoun

Definition

The large body of salt water; Karachi sits on the Arabian Sea.

Example

ہم کراچی میں سمندر پر گئے۔

In Karachi we went to the sea.

Etymology

The word 'سمندر' (samandar) is derived from the Persian word 'sāmandar,' which itself possibly comes from the Sanskrit 'sāgar.' This reflects the word's historical connections and borrowing among languages in the Indian subcontinent.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'سمندر' is common in spoken and written Urdu. It is frequently encountered in poetry, literature, and conversations, especially in coastal regions.

Literary Heritage

Notable references can be found in poetry by famous Urdu poets such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Mirza Ghalib, often symbolizing vastness and depth.

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