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The present indefinite tense in Urdu, also known as the simple present tense, is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements. In other words, it depicts actions that are general, habitual or occur in the present.

Present indefinite tense examples with Urdu translation

Let’s see the present indefinite tense in action:

1. “I eat apples” – “میں سیب کھاتا ہوں” (For males) / “میں سیب کھاتی ہوں” (For females)

2. “You play cricket” – “تم کرکٹ کھیلتے ہو” (For males) / “تم کرکٹ کھیلتی ہو” (For females)

What are the rules for the present indefinite tense in Urdu grammar?

Present indefinite tense follows a specific formula in Urdu:

Subject + Verb (base form) + تا ہے/تی ہے/تے ہیں/تی ہیں

The form of the verb changes based on the gender and plurality of the subject. 

Difference between present indefinite tense and present continuous tense in Urdu

The main difference is that the present indefinite tense refers to general, habitual actions, while the present continuous tense describes ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking.

1. Present Indefinite Tense: This tense is used to express an action that is habitual or usual. The action happens regularly and it does not imply that it is happening right now.Example: “میں ہر روز کتاب پڑھتا ہوں۔” (Main har roz kitaab parhta hoon.) – “I read a book every day.”
2. Present Continuous Tense: This tense is used to express an action that is happening right now or at the moment of speaking. It’s also used to describe an action that’s planned for the future.Example: “میں ابھی کتاب پڑھ رہا ہوں۔” (Main abhi kitaab parh raha hoon.) – “I am reading a book right now.”

Urdu present tense verb conjugation

In Urdu, the verb is generally placed at the end of the sentence, and it needs to be conjugated according to the subject’s gender and number (singular or plural). Here is a basic guide for verb conjugation in the present tense for the verb “پڑھنا” (para, to read):

1. Present Indefinite Tense:
   • میں کتاب پڑھتا/پڑھتی ہوں (Main kitaab parhta/parhti hoon.) – I read a book.
   • تم کتاب پڑھتے/پڑھتی ہو (Tum kitaab parhte/parhti ho.) – You (informal) read a book.
   • آپ کتاب پڑھتے/پڑھتی ہیں (Aap kitaab parhte/parhti hain.) – You (formal) read a book.
   • وہ کتاب پڑھتا/پڑھتی ہے (Woh kitaab parhta/parhti hai.) – He/She reads a book.
   • ہم کتاب پڑھتے ہیں (Hum kitaab parhte hain.) – We read a book.
   • وہ کتاب پڑھتے ہیں (Woh kitaab parhte hain.) – They read a book.

Let’s take the verb “to read” (پڑھنا) as an example:

1. “I read a book” – “میں کتاب پڑھتا ہوں” (For males) / “میں کتاب پڑھتی ہوں” (For females)

The present indefinite tense formula in Urdu

The general formula is Subject + Verb (base form) + ending based on gender and plurality + ہے/ہیں.

Common verbs used in the present indefinite tense in Urdu

Some common verbs include کھانا (to eat), پینا (to drink), سونا (to sleep), پڑھنا (to read), and لکھنا (to write).

Practice exercises for present indefinite tense in Urdu

Now that you know the rules, try translating the following sentences into Urdu:

1. “They play football.”

2. “She writes a letter.”

Present tense sentences for beginners in Urdu

1. “He drinks water” – “وہ پانی پیتا ہے”

2. “We read books” – “ہم کتابیں پڑھتے ہیں”

How to identify present indefinite tense in Urdu sentences?

Look for the تا ہے/تی ہے/تے ہیں/تی ہیں verb endings and a general or habitual action to identify the present indefinite tense.

Present indefinite tense affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms in Urdu

1. Affirmative: “She sings a song” – “وہ گانا گاتی ہے”

2. Negative: “She does not sing a song” – “وہ گانا نہیں گاتی”

3. Interrogative: “Does she sing a song?” – “کیا وہ گانا گاتی ہے?”
Present indefinite tense is used to describe habitual or regular actions. It’s also used to express general truths or facts that are timeless.

In Urdu, the present indefinite tense is formed using the root form of the verb, along with specific inflectional endings that change based on the subject of the sentence. Here are the structures in Urdu:

1. Affirmative: Subject + Verb(in base form) + Object.
   • Example: “میں کتاب پڑھتا ہوں۔” (Main kitaab parhta hoon.) meaning “I read a book.”
2. Negative: Subject + نہیں (nahin) + Verb(in base form) + Object.
   • Example: “میں کتاب نہیں پڑھتا۔” (Main kitaab nahin parhta.) meaning “I do not read a book.”
3. Interrogative: کیا (kya) + Subject + Verb(in base form) + Object + ہے (hai)?
   • Example: “کیا میں کتاب پڑھتا ہوں؟” (Kya main kitaab parhta hoon?) meaning “Do I read a book?”

Tips for mastering present indefinite tense in Urdu quickly

1. Practice with simple sentences

2. Understand the gender and number rules

3. Use common verbs for practice

4. Regularly practice conversational Urdu