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An Overview of Common Urdu Internet Slang Phrases

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So, your Urdu language skills are really shaping up. You can hold basic conversations in the workplace and at the restaurant, you’ve made a few casual friends, and your confidence level is at an all-time high…until you find yourself struggling to keep up during informal conversations or in the virtual communication sphere. 

If this sounds like you, it’s time to beef up your lexicon with Urdu internet slang phrases and other terms used in casual conversations. 

Learning Urdu slang will enable you to develop and maintain strong relationships with native Urdu speakers in Pakistan and also provide you with the opportunity to remain relevant and current. It will also help you eradicate any redundancy in your daily conversations.

In this article, you’ll learn about Urdu internet slang and its utility in everyday life. We’ll also cover some Urdu text slang to help you engage in more effective communication over the phone or DM. Best of all, you’ll find plenty of examples for how to use these words, abbreviations, and phrases. 
Want to learn even more phrases to make your speech sound natural? Then check out our list of Essential Idioms That Will Make You Sound Like a Native Speaker!

Log in to Download Your Free Cheat Sheet - Beginner Vocabulary in Urdu Table of Contents
  1. Appreciative Urdu Slang
  2. Urdu Slang to Use in Despair
  3. Urdu Slang for Describing People
  4. Argumentative Urdu Slang
  5. English Slang Words and Their Best Possible Urdu Equivalents
  6. Conclusion

1. Appreciative Urdu Slang

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In Pakistani society, praising others for their actions or successes is the norm. People want to be appreciated, so it’s imperative to have a good understanding of Urdu slang that can be used to show appreciation to natives. 

Feel free to pick and choose from the following list next time you want to express your appreciation! 

بہت اعلٰی (bohat aala) – very excellent

This phrase is a great way to show approval or commendation regarding someone’s actions, though it can also be used to describe people, places, or things. 

کمال (kamaal) – great

The word کمال (kamaal) is most often used to show appreciation for someone’s appearance. So if you feel like someone’s looks and apparel are worth appreciating, feel free to use this word to let them know! 

زبردست (zabardast) – fantastic

Use the word زبردست (zabardat) when you need an efficient way to emphasize your approval or appreciation of something. 

واہ بھئی واہ (wah bhai wah) – awesome

Pakistani people generally use واہ بھئی واہ (wah bhai wah) when listening to a song or a piece of poetry that they like very much. For this reason, you’ll hear this phrase often during musical or poetic gatherings. This Urdu slang phrase sounds extremely natural when used in the proper context and under appropriate circumstances, so try using it yourself to surprise—and impress—native speakers. 

تالیاں (taliyaan) – clapping

If you want to applaud someone through a text message or over an online messenger, you can use this Pakistani Urdu slang term. It means “clapping.”

مبارکاں (mubarkan) – congrats

While in Pakistan, don’t forget to congratulate others on their successes—this will certainly make you popular among the natives! This slang term carries an element of great intimacy, so using it with native speakers will help you gain acceptance and closeness with them. 

Example Sentence: 

مبارکاں! ہم میچ جیت گئے۔

Mubarkan! Hum match jeet gaye.

Congrats! We won the match.

A Group of Women Applauding Each Other

2. Urdu Slang to Use in Despair

Disappointment is a part of life we must all deal with from time to time. Expressing our thoughts and feelings to others is essential in maintaining healthy relationships, so you should make an effort to learn a few common Urdu slang terms for use in desperate situations. 

اوہ خدایا (oh khudaya) – oh God

If you find yourself in a horrible situation, you can always use this phrase to express your disappointment.

اب یہ نہیں (ab yeh nahin) – not this now

This phrase is used to express that you don’t want to confront a new problem that you see approaching. 

افسوس صد افسوس (afsos sad afsos) – very sad

If you feel sad for someone, you can use افسوس صد افسوس (afsos sad afsos) to show your disappointment. It’s the near equivalent of the English interjection “alas.”

شرمناک (sharamnaak) – shameful

Be mindful when using this phrase! It’s used as a way to tell someone to be ashamed of themself, so use it sparingly. 

گھٹیا (ghattia) – low

This is a harsh word, so always think before using this Urdu slang term.

بے شرمی کی انتہا (besharmi ki intiha) – height of shamelessness

This is the harshest word of disapproval on our list, so always think twice before using it! 

Example sentence:

یہ بے شرمی کی انتہا ہے۔

Yeh besharmi ki intiha hai.

It is the height of shamelessness.

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3. Urdu Slang for Describing People

Now, let’s go over a list of descriptive Urdu slang words and phrases that can be used to describe the people around you and let them know what you think about them. 

کہانی باز (kahani baaz) – storyteller

This is a somewhat derogatory slang term that describes a person who is not straightforward and keeps on beating around the bush.

اداکار (adakaar) – actor

This term is used to describe a person who keeps on changing his role and character in real life. If you use this word to describe someone, you mean to portray him as a dramatic personality.

چیتا (cheetah) – leopard

Although this word represents a ferocious animal, it’s a word of love and approval in Urdu. Pakistani youth normally use it to describe their friends to show their love and affection.

بیہودہ (behoodah) – shameless

You should always think twice before using this term, as it depicts a shameless person. 

شیر (sher) – tiger

This popular Urdu slang term is used to show appreciation for the courage of a friend (or another person).

Example sentence:

میں اس کی بات کو سنجیدگی سے نہیں لیتا، وہ ایک کہانی باز ہے۔

Mei uss ki baat ko sanjeedgi say nahin leta, woh aik kahani baaz hai.

I don’t take him seriously, he is a storyteller.

A Tiger Sitting on a Rock

4. Argumentative Urdu Slang

Arguments can happen anywhere, anytime. If you find yourself trapped in this kind of situation, you can use any of the following Urdu slang phrases to validate your stance or deescalate the situation. 

بکواسیات (bakwasiyaat) – cock and bull story

This is one of the most offensive terms on our list, so be mindful about using it. You could use this slang term when you do not accept someone’s version of an incident.

مغز چاٹنا (maghaz chatna) – bother someone

A practical application of this term is to use it in the phrase: میرا مغز مت چاٹو (mera maghaz mat chato), which means “to ask someone to stop arguing.”

فساد پھیلانا (fasaad phailana) – to destroy a situation

If you’re frustrated with a person’s behavior and actions, you may write:

 فساد مت پھیلاؤ۔ 

Fasaad mat phailao.

Stop making a fuss.

When you use this slang term, it’s obvious that you’ll be asking the other person to stop making a fuss.

مت مارنا (mat maarna) – to blow one’s mind

When someone has blown your mind, you may say:

 تم نے میری مت مار دی ہے۔ 

Tum nay meri mat maar di hai.

You have blown me out of my mind.

میلہ لوٹنا (mela lootna) – to take the lead

If you find yourself impressed with the other person’s argument, you can appreciate him with this compliment: 

تم نے میلہ لوٹ لیا ہے۔ 

Tum nay mela loot liya hai.

You have taken the lead today.

By saying so, you accept that he is the hero of the day.

An angry bald man pointing his finger toward his opponent during a heated argument

5. English Slang Words and Their Best Possible Urdu Equivalents

To wrap things up, let’s look at some widely popular English internet and text slang along with their Urdu equivalents. 

او میرے خدایا (oh meray khudaya) – OMG

ہا ہا ہا (hahaha) – LOL

بعد میں بات ہوتی ہے (baad mein baat hoti hai) – TTL

تھوڑی دیر میں آتا/آتی ہوں (thori dair mein aata/aati hun) – BRB

کوئی بات نہیں (koi baat nahin) – no problem

خیال رکھنا (khayal rakhna) – TC

جڑے رہئے گا (juray rahiye ga) – keep in touch

سلام (salaam) – hello

Urdu texting slang

6. Conclusion

This article has equipped you with several essential internet Urdu slang phrases. Studying them will help you communicate more effectively and naturally with native speakers, and maybe even improve your social life while in Pakistan! 

Have you already texted a native speaker using a few of these Urdu slang words? Or do you still have questions on the topic you’d like answered before trying them yourself? We look forward to hearing from you, and are glad to help however we can. 

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