E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 2

This is the second part of episode 31. Be sure to listen to part 1 before listening to this one. This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā. Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!

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E31_G_Conjugation of Hona - pt 1

This is a new series of episodes focused on grammar – specifically verb conjugation. For each episode, I’ll select a verb and then share with you how that verb is conjugated in the simple present, past, and future tenses. In this episode we’re going to focus on conjugating the to-be verb honā.  Various example sentences are shared in each of the tenses. For this episode, we also created an instagram/YouTube reel so be sure to check that out for additional sample sentences with the adjective (mota - fat). Don't forget to download the PDF for this episode as it's FREE! This episode is available in two parts, both parts are available in most podcast players, but they are also available on the website. www.urduseekhiye.com/e31 Be sure to ask US your questions in the discussion section for this episode by visting the website! Happy learning!

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E30_This Seat Is Yours

In this episode, we further practice using possessive adjectives. This handout contains tons of example sentences on how to use comparative adjectives, possessive adjectives, and how to talk about ownership. It also shows you how you can share what your daily activities are. The vocabulary words from this episode include <strong>so much food, so old, so small, so big, piggy back, get on a horse (& the roof)</strong> and much more. <br /><br />Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e30/" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 30 Here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">Connect with US</a></p>

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E29_The Red Jacket

In this episode, Ayesha joins Shireen in a dialogue about shopping. Vocabulary covered in this episode includes <strong>mahaṅgī (expensive), sastī (cheap), lāl jakiṭ (red jacket), bihtarīn tohfa (best gift), jigrī dost (best friend)</strong>, and so much more!</p>Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e29/" target="_blank">Here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">Connect with US</a></p>

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E28_Possessive Adjectives

This is a grammar episode focused on the topic of possessive adjectives. Now you can say things like:  </p><ul><li>What is his/her name?    (in kā nām kyā hai?)</li><li>This book is [all of] theirs.    (yih kitāb in [sab] kī hai.)</li><li>This is their book.       (yih kitāb in kī hai)</li></ul>Download the PDF for tons more example and visit the page for E28 repeatedly as we'll be posting more goodies related to this topic.  Quizzes and Notion templates coming soon.<br /><br />Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e28/" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 28 Here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">Connect with US</a></p>

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E27_I Will Have To

In this episode Sajjad and I talk about necessities and introduce various items you can eat (apples, tomatoes, salad, bread, etc.). In addition to the great vocabualry words included in the dialgue, we have included tons of other fruits and vegetables in the chart - some that I don't even use in English! Be sure to download the PDF <a href="https://urduseekhiye.sellfy.store/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>If you have been enjoying the podcast, share it with others who might benefit. To help us move up the podcast charts, please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">link in bio</a>). Thank you for listening! </p>

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E26_Beginning Is Underrated

This episode was such a joy to produce, and a long time coming. In this episode Mansoor and I translate Seth Godin's blog post titled <a href="https://seths.blog/2018/01/beginning-is-underrated/" target="_blank">Beginning is Underrated</a>. This post inspired me to start the Urdu Seekhiye podcast, so it means a lot. I hope that it inspires you to begin something that you may have been putting off, or restart something that you gave up on.<br /><br /><i><strong>"Merely begin, with the humility of someone who’s not sure, and the excitement of someone who knows that it’s possible."</strong></i><br /><br />Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e26/" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 26 Here</a>.<br /><br />If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-seekhiye/id1450698080?mt=2" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!</p>

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E25_had se ziyada | apnā/ī/e

In this short episode, Shireen explains how to use the word <i>had </i>(limit) and the possessive adjective <i>apnā/ī/e</i> (one's own). </p>Watch this clip to hear the sentence - mazāq kī bhī had hotī hai: https://streamable.com/feuqq7</p>Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e25/" target="_blank">Here</a>. If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving US a review on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-seekhiye/id1450698080?mt=2" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!<br /><br />Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">Connect with US</a></p>

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E25_A Spider and a Fly - Part 6

In this final episode we come to learn of the eventual fate of the fly. Vocabulary words covered in this episode include <strong>khaṭkā  </strong>(suspicion), <strong>xūšāmad </strong>(flattery), <strong>pasījī </strong>(to soften), <strong>uṛāyā </strong>(to enjoy with delight; to be wasteful) and SO much more. The<strong> past tense of hona</strong> is also discussed and more examples of the past tense are available on the free handout so be sure to download that from the <a href="www.urduseekhiye.com/e25" target="_blank">website</a>.  </p>If you are enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving me a review on iTunes <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urdu-seekhiye/id1450698080?mt=2" target="_blank">HERE</a>. It'll greatly help spread the word. Thank you so much for listening and subscribing!</p>

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E25_A Spider and A Fly - Part 5

In episode 25, we cover the poem <i>A Spider and A Fly</i> (ek makṛā aur makhī). It has a great lesson, but more importantly it's full of tons of great vocabulary words. Though a bit difficult, if you return to it again and again, it'll start to make sense and even be fun to listen to. This nazm (poem) is written by Allama Iqbal - a famous Urdu poet. <br /><br />Here is the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGnV8zCK_Q8&t=2s" target="_blank">YouTube video</a> referred to in this episode. <br /><br />Also to see or hear even more of Aamir's amazing work, check out his <a href="http://www.anchor.com/urdudaan">podcast</a> or follow him on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/urdu.daan">Instagram</a>. Be sure to download the six handouts for this episode (below); you'll find listening to it more enjoyable. Let us know if you have any questions in the discussion section for this page. Shukriya!! The songs in the intro/outro are as follows:</p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/11Hldw1EsZoRSgUMOjVF9z?si=vx2-3CvFT5-00wi-PF5XMg" target="_blank">Babar by Mughal-E-Funk</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7zG3ib9VRc" target="_blank">Lockdown 20 by Jiill</a></li></ul>Be sure to let US know if you have any questions on the episode's page: <a href="https://urduseekhiye.com/e25/" target="_blank">Listen to Episode 25 Here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you for learning Urdu with Shireen!<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/urduseekhiye" target="_blank">Connect with US</a></p>

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