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نيت — English and Urdu Meaning, Phonetics and Definition

niyát
Pronunciation:Standard: /niyát/
Noun (Masculine)plural: نيتونهOrigin: Arabic → PashtoVerified sense 1
Quick Lexicographical Summary · چټک تعریف او پېژندنه

نيت (niyát) is a Pashto n-m meaning “goal; intention, wish, desire” in English او په اردو کې د «سر، ٹھکانا، کام» معنی لري. Documented in the Open Pashto Lexicon with dual Kandahari and Peshawari phonetic standards, plural form نيتونه, and 8 verified thesaurus relations.

Meanings7

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
goal; intention, wish, desire[islamic_law]
سر، ٹھکانا، کام
Example in context:

زما نیت دا دی چې سبا پوهنتون ته لاړ شم.

“My intention is to go to the university tomorrow.”

میرا ارادہ ہے کہ کل یونیورسٹی جاؤں۔

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niyyah[islamic_law]
Example in context:

د هغه نیت د خلکو خدمت کول دی.

“His intention is to serve the people.”

اس کا ارادہ لوگوں کی خدمت کرنا ہے۔

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intention, goal, desire, aim[islamic_law]
Example in context:

نیت زما ته ښار چه دئ ولاړ سم

“I have decided to go to the city”

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decision[islamic_law]
Example in context:

ما د چا د ځورولو نیت نه درلود

“I had no intention to hurt anyone”

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will[islamic_law]
Example in context:

زما نیت دا دی چې سبا پوهنتون ته لاړ شم.

“My intention is to go to the university tomorrow.”

میرا ارادہ ہے کہ کل یونیورسٹی جاؤں۔

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Intent[islamic_law]
Example in context:

نیت سم نیسه اول ئی په دښمن نیسه

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[Classical] (from نوي ) Intention, design, will, purpose, desire, wish, aim[classical]
Page 998 in Raverty (1860). Origin: Arabic
Example in context:

نیت صاف منزل آسانه

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Idioms2

اصطلاحات
Idiom

نیت ښه د تئ هی

a goodwill mission

Idiom

نیت زما ته ښار چه دئ ولاړ سم

I have decided to go to the city

Proverbs (Mataloona)31 unique

ولسي متلونه
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«بد په خوله خوږ، په نیت کوږ»

“Sweet on the tongue, but crooked in intention.”

برا تربر بھی مصیبت میں کام آتا ہے

Cultural context: Warns against hypocritical individuals who speak kindly but harbor deceitful motives.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«په بد نیت کلي نه رنګیږی ۔»

“A village is not painted (improved) with ill intentions.”

بری نیت سے گاؤں سمار نہیں ہوا کرتے ۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes that constructive community progress or personal success cannot be achieved through malice or bad motives.
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  • • په بد نيت کلی نه زنگیږی.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«پۀ ښه نیت ډنګر غوائی نۀ چاکبیری ۔»

“With good intention, a lean bull does not become strong.”

محض اچھی نیت سے کمزور بیل طاقتور نہیں ہو سکتا (عمل بھی ضروری ہے)۔

Cultural context: Reminds that while pure intentions are vital, practical effort and physical capability are equally necessary to achieve results.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چَه نیت ئے بَدپیری، مالَت ئے بَدپیری»

“When your intentions are corrupted, your relationships and neighborhood turn sour.”

نیت میں فتور واقع ہو تو پڑوس کے تعلقات خراب ہونے لگتے ہیں۔

Cultural context: Highlights the moral teaching that pure intentions lead to harmonious community relations, while malicious intent ruins communal peace.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«څنګه نیت هسے مراد ۔»

“As the intention, so is the aspiration/reward.”

جیسی نیت ویسی مراد۔

Cultural context: Rooted in both cultural wisdom and Islamic ethics, stressing that the purity and direction of one's intent determine ultimate success.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«خوږ په نيت كوړ ۔»

“Sweet in intention, bitter at heart.”

زبان میں مٹھاس دل میں بھڑاس ۔

Cultural context: Warns against hypocrisy and deceitful people who use sweet words while harboring ill intentions or malice.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«سړی په نیت پر دې کارونه خداي کوي.»

“Man proposes with intention, but God executes the actions.”

آدمی کا کام ارادہ کرنا ہے، نتیجہ خدا کے ہاتھ ہے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the Islamic and cultural belief in divine providence, reminding people that while human effort is necessary, outcomes rest with God.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«لکه نیت هغسې مراد»

“As is the intention, so is the reward.”

جیسی نیت، ویسا مراد۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the moral principle that the outcome of an endeavor depends largely on the purity of one's initial intention.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«نیت پراخ مراد حاصل ۔»

“A broad (generous) intention achieves the goal.”

نیت ثابت منزل آسان ۔

Cultural context: Teaches that having a pure heart and noble intentions paves the way for success and fulfillment in life.
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  • • نیت پراخ مراد حاصل
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت د پر ما بد کښې عزرائیل د له مارد کښې ۔»

“Your evil intention saved me from Azrael (the angel of death).”

تمہاری بُری نیت نے مجھے عزرائیل سے بچا لیا ۔

Cultural context: Used ironically when someone's harmful plot inadvertently brings about a beneficial outcome for the intended victim.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت ستم نیسہ اول د پې په دشمن نیسہ ۔»

“Keep your intention upright and first reckon with your enemy.”

ارادہ نیک ہو تو دشمنی بھی دوست بن جاتا ہے ۔

Cultural context: Stresses the importance of moral clarity and facing adversaries with principled intentions.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت د وټارۀ په پرۍ مانوگیت وھل په کلی ۔»

“When the intent was set, a challenge was struck across the village.”

جب مصمم ارادہ کیا تو پورے گاؤں کے مقابلے کے لیے سینہ سپر ہو گیا۔

Cultural context: Highlights the power of strong determination and resolution in Pashtun culture, where a firm intent leads to bold action.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«بد په خولهٔ خوب په نیت.»

“A foul mouth but a good intention.”

زبان کا بُرا لیکن نیت کا اچھا۔

Cultural context: Highlights someone who uses harsh or rough language outwardly while holding genuinely good intentions inside.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«څنګه نيت هسې مراد.»

“As your intentions, so your reward.”

جیسی نیت، ویسا مراد (پھل)۔

Cultural context: Rooted in Islamic teachings where the sincerity of intention (niyyah) dictates the moral and spiritual value of any action.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«خوږ په نیت کوږ.»

“Sweet in words, but crooked in intention.”

زبان میٹھی لیکن نیت میں کھوٹ۔

Cultural context: A cautionary rhyming proverb warning against hypocritical individuals who speak sweetly while harboring malicious intent.
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  • • خوږ په نیت کوږ
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«بې‌پرۍ په نيت چلېږی.»

“Wingless movement relies on intention.”

بے پری نیت کے سہارے چلتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Stresses the importance of sincerity and pure intent when physical resources are lacking.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«کشتي په نيت چلیږي.»

“A ship is sailed by the intention.”

کشتی نیت سے چلتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the moral principle that the sincerity and purity of one's intent determine the success and righteousness of an endeavor.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 2 variants grouped

«نیت سم نیسه، اول یې پر دښمن نیسه.»

“Keep your intention pure, and direct it first against the enemy.”

نیت صاف رکھو، اور اس کا آغاز سب سے پہلے دشمن سے کرو۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the importance of sincerity of purpose and righteousness, especially when confronting adversaries.
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  • • نیت سم نیسه اول ئي په دښمن نیسه
  • • نیت سم نیسه اول ئی په دښمن نیسه
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«نیت می وتاړه په پرۍ، مانو، ګبت وهل په کلۍ.»

“I tied my intention to a fairy, but alas, it struck the village.”

ارادہ پری کا باندھا، اور قسمت میں گاؤں کی ٹھوکریں آئیں۔

Cultural context: Reflects the disparity between lofty ambitions and harsh reality, reminding people that things do not always go as planned.
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  • • نیت می وتاړه په پړی مانو ګیت وهل په کلی
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«بيړۍ په نيت چلېږي.»

“The ship sails by intention.”

کشتی نیت سے چلتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Reflects the Islamic principle that the success and moral weight of any action depend entirely on the sincerity of the person's intention (Niyat).
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  • • بیړی په نیت چلیږی
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت سم کړه لومړی پر دښمن کړه!»

“Purify your intention first, even toward your enemy!”

پہلے اپنی نیت درست کرو، خواہ دشمن پر ہی کیوں نہ ہو!

Cultural context: Highlights moral integrity, teaching that one must maintain noble intentions and fair dealing even when dealing with adversaries.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت می وتارۀ پر بری، مانوگیت وهل په کلی.»

“I set my intention on victory, but the cat stole the meat in the village.”

میں نے نیت فتح پر باندھی، اور بلی نے محلے میں گوشت مار لیا۔

Cultural context: Humorous reflection on unexpected interruptions or minor mishaps that ruin grand plans.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چه څومره ئی نیت وی هغو مره ئی دولت وی»

“As is one's intention, so is one's wealth.”

جیسی نیت، ویسا پھل (انسان کو اس کی نیت کے مطابق رزق یا نتیجہ ملتا ہے)۔

Cultural context: Rooted in moral and religious values, suggesting that purity of intention determines the blessings in a person's livelihood.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«سپین نیت لوی دولت دي»

“A pure, white intention is a great treasure.”

پاک نیت بہت بڑی دولت ہے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the moral value of sincerity and pure intentions over material wealth in Pashtun and Islamic ethics.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«سړی په نیت پړده کارونه خدائ کوی»

“Man is judged by his intention; God performs the deeds.”

انسان کی نیت دیکھی جاتی ہے، کام تو اللہ ہی کرنے والا ہے۔

Cultural context: Rooted in Islamic values where sincerity of intent ('niyyat') is paramount, recognizing that ultimate outcomes are in divine hands.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«لکه نیت هسی مراد»

“As is the intention, so is the outcome.”

جیسی نیت ویسا مراد۔

Cultural context: Reflects the moral and religious belief that one's success and the nature of outcomes depend directly on the purity of their intentions.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«نیت بی رحمی نلري»

“An intention holds no cruelty.”

نیت میں بے رحمی نہیں ہوتی۔

Cultural context: Reflects the moral principle that a pure, well-meaning intention is inherently benevolent and distinct from malicious actions.
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  • • نیت بی رحمی نلری
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت په نیت معلومیږی»

“Intentions are revealed through intentions.”

نیت سے ہی نیت کی پہچان ہوتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Highlights the importance of sincerity and internal motives in interpersonal dealings within Pashtun society.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نیت صاف منزل آسانه»

“A pure intention makes the journey easy.”

نیت صاف ہو تو منزل آسان ہو جاتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Reflects the belief that sincerity of purpose brings divine help and clears obstacles from one's path.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«نیت یم نیسه اول ئي په دښمن نیسه»

“Set your intention right and direct it first toward the enemy.”

اپنا ارادہ درست رکھو اور سب سے پہلے دشمن کے مقابلے میں اس کا استعمال کرو۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes strategic readiness and moral clarity when facing adversaries in tribal contexts.
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  • • نیت یم نیسه اول ئی په دښمن نیسه
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د اِنسان په نظر کښې د هغهٔ ټولې لارې هغهٔ ته پاکی ښکاری، خو مالِک خُدائ د هغهٔ نيت آزمائی.»

“All the ways of a man seem pure to him, but the Lord tests his intentions.”

انسان کی نظر میں اس کی تمام راہیں پاک صاف معلوم ہوتی ہیں، لیکن خدا اس کی نیت کو جانچتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes moral introspection, reminding individuals that outward appearance does not matter as much as pure intentions before God.

Thesaurus: Synonyms & Antonyms(مترادفات او متضادات)

Semantic lexical relations verified from Achakzai Pashto Thesaurus & corpus data

Grammar — Word forms

د کلمې ګردان او بڼې
OpenPashto Morphology
Grammatical Formحالت او بڼه
پښتو بڼهPashto Form
Phoneticتلفظ
Dir Plural (-ūnah)
نيتونهniyát-ūnah
Obl Plural (-ūno)
نيتونوniyát-ūno
Animate Plural (-ān)
نيتانniyát-ān
Animate Obl Plural (-āno)
نيتانوniyát-āno
Vocative Singular (-a)
نيتهniyát-a

Examples from corpora35

قاموسي او ادبي شواهد

Attested real-world sentences grouped by source. Headwords highlighted in context.

PashDict Unified Lexicon

زما نیت دا دی چې سبا پوهنتون ته لاړ شم.

“My intention is to go to the university tomorrow.”

میرا ارادہ ہے کہ کل یونیورسٹی جاؤں۔

PashDict Unified Lexicon

د هغه نیت د خلکو خدمت کول دی.

“His intention is to serve the people.”

اس کا ارادہ لوگوں کی خدمت کرنا ہے۔

Dunwoody Press (Zeeya A. Pashtoon)

نیت زما ته ښار چه دئ ولاړ سم

“I have decided to go to the city”

د کلمې اصل او ریښه(Word Origin & Etymology)
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Arabic (Raverty 1860)

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Lexicographical Profile & Dialect Notes

علمي او ژبني معلومات

Grammar & Morphological Classification

The headword نيت (niyát) functions as a n-m in standard Pashto lexicography. This entry synthesizes lexical evidence from 34 authoritative Afghan and international Pashto dictionaries, cross-referenced with modern frequency corpora to ensure trilingual accuracy.

Phonological & Dialectal Realization

Pronunciation diverges between the Southwestern (Kandahari) dialect and the Northeastern (Peshawari/Kabuled) standard. In Southwestern speech, phonemes maintain retroflex fricative distinctions, whereas Northeastern phonetics exhibit velar and postalveolar shifts. All acoustic transcriptions conform to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) standards adopted by the Pashto Academy.

Peer-reviewed lexicographical standard · Open Pashto Corpus Edition

Nearby words

نږدې او ورته لغتونه