So listen. English is weird. Like one day you’re saying “Hello, how are you?” and it feels fine. Next day you’re like… “man this sounds like a textbook line, not like how cool people talk.” And honestly, a lot of us Urdu speakers know English grammar, we passed exams and all, but when it comes to actually sounding natural in English… uff. That’s where we freeze.
But good news: you don’t need fancy Oxford vocabulary to sound good. You just need some small, daily-use phrases. Simple chhoti chhoti lines that actually make you sound confident and chill. Like the stuff you hear in movies, or when your friend who’s been abroad comes and suddenly drops “no worries” instead of “it’s okay.”
So today I’m giving you 10 easy phrases. Nothing crazy. Just normal words. And yeah I’ll write Urdu meanings too so you don’t overthink.
Urdu: کیا حال ہے؟ (Kya haal hai?)
This one is like the king of casual greetings. Instead of saying boring “How are you?”, just say “What’s up?” You can use it with friends, cousins, classmates. Like:
Friend: “Hey bro!”
You: “What’s up?”
Boom. You already sound 50% cooler. Don’t use it with your boss tho 😂
Urdu: کوئی بات نہیں (Koi baat nahi)
Someone says sorry? Instead of replying “It’s okay” like a robot, say “No worries.” Example:
Friend: “Sorry I’m late.”
You: “No worries.”
Feels natural. It’s literally Urdu ka “chill yaar, koi masla nahi.”
Urdu: اچھا لگ رہا ہے / ٹھیک ہے (Acha lag raha hai / Theek hai)
When someone makes a plan, you don’t have to reply with just “Okay.” Instead, say:
Friend: “Let’s meet at 7.”
You: “Sounds good.”
It shows you’re interested and not dead inside 😂
Urdu: خیال رکھنا (Khyal rakhna)
Honestly this one is sweet. Perfect when you’re saying goodbye:
“Okay bye! Take care.”
Simple. Warm. Not boring.
Urdu: بہت دنوں بعد ملاقات ہوئی (Bohat dino baad mulaqat hui)
You meet someone after ages? Just say: “Long time no see!” Instead of awkward “Oh… hi… after so many days…”
Urdu: ویسے (Waise)
This is gold. You can add it in any conversation.
“By the way, did you finish the homework?”
“By the way, your shoes are nice.”
Makes you sound fluent af.
Urdu: وقت گزارنا / گھومنا (Waqt guzarna / ghoomna)
Instead of always saying “Let’s meet,” try “Let’s hang out.” Example:
“We should hang out this weekend.”
More casual, more natural.
Urdu: کوئی بڑی بات نہیں (Koi badi baat nahi)
If someone thanks you, instead of “Welcome,” you can say: “No biggie.” Example:
Friend: “Thanks for helping.”
You: “No biggie.”
It’s like Urdu ka “chhoti baat hai yaar.”
Urdu: میں تیار ہوں (Main tayyar hoon)
When you agree to a plan, say:
Friend: “Movie tonight?”
You: “I’m down.”
Super casual. But don’t say it to your dadi when she asks if you want chai 😂
Urdu: زبردست (Zabardast)
Anything exciting? Just say “That’s awesome!”
“I got a new job.”
“That’s awesome!”
Way better than always saying “Good.”
| English Phrase | Urdu Meaning | Where to Use |
|---|---|---|
| What’s up? | کیا حال ہے؟ | Greeting friends |
| No worries | کوئی بات نہیں | After someone says sorry |
| Sounds good | اچھا لگ رہا ہے / ٹھیک ہے | Agreeing to plans |
| Take care | خیال رکھنا | Goodbye |
| Long time no see | بہت دنوں بعد ملاقات ہوئی | Meeting after long time |
| By the way | ویسے | Changing topic |
| Hang out | وقت گزارنا / گھومنا | Making casual plans |
| No biggie | کوئی بڑی بات نہیں | Replying to thanks |
| I’m down | میں تیار ہوں | Agreeing to do something |
| That’s awesome | زبردست | Showing excitement |
So once I was at a café with my cousin. This waiter dropped water on the table and kept apologizing. My cousin, instead of saying “It’s okay,” just went: “No worries, man.”
And idk why but in that moment I was like… bro… he sounded like an English movie actor. Like I could hear background music. And the waiter actually smiled, like wow thanks for being chill.
Moral of story: these tiny phrases change the vibe. They make you look confident even if you’re not feeling confident inside.
Don’t overthink. Just throw them into conversation even if you’re not 100% sure. Nobody’s gonna eat you alive.
Practice with mirror. Yeah it feels dumb. But it works. Look at yourself and say “What’s up?” ten times.
Mix Urdu + English. Like: “By the way, khaana ready hai?” It still counts.
Don’t fake accent. Bro just be yourself. Accent se zyada phrases matter.
A: lol depends. If your teacher is strict, maybe just stick to “Good morning.”
A: No bro. We all do it. “Sounds good, yaar.” Totally fine.
A: Then just explain. Or switch back to simple English. Chill.
A: Idk man. Just pick what feels easy. Nobody cares except English teachers.
A: Write them on sticky notes. Put one on your fridge, one on your phone, one on your bathroom mirror. You’ll see them daily.
A: Yeah. Check random YouTube channels, movies, or even blogs like Urdupro.info. Free tips everywhere.
Look, English is not some scary monster. It’s just practice. And small phrases like these can make a big difference. Next time you text your friend, instead of “Okay,” just say “Sounds good.” Next time someone thanks you, say “No biggie.” Slowly, it’ll become natural.
And who knows, maybe one day someone will hear you talk and go like “Bro… you sound like a pro.”
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