A short story with a moral, often using animals as characters.

کہانی / تمثیل

The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches patience.

To express sorrow or grief.

افسوس کرنا / ماتم کرنا

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Having more weight than is healthy.

موٹا / وزن زیادہ

He is trying to lose weight because he is overweight.

Food products made from milk.

دودھ سے بنی اشیاء

Cheese and yogurt are dairy products.

An official order or command.

حکم / مینڈیٹ

The school received a mandate to improve test scores.

A musical performance for someone, usually with love.

محبت میں گایا گیا گیت

He sang a serenade under her window.

The lower part of the intestine.

آنت

Bowel problems can cause stomach pain.

Showing courage and determination.

حوصلہ مند / سخت

Her gritty performance won her the match.

A device for heating a building.

بھٹی

The furnace kept the house warm in winter.

A repeated phrase or chant.

ورد / منتر

“Stay calm” became her daily mantra.