Urdu · Common Verbs
shuru karna
To begin
To start doing something.
میں آٹھ بجے کام شروع کرتا ہوں۔
I start work at eight.
'شروع کرنا' (shuru karna) comes from the Persian word 'شروعت' (shurū'at) and has been adopted into Urdu. It means 'to begin' and reflects the cultural emphasis on beginnings in life.
This phrase is used in both spoken and written Urdu, across various situations from daily conversations to formal discussions.
Often referenced in literary works, including poetry that emphasizes new beginnings and journeys.