13 Hilarious Literal Illustrations Of Pakistan's Favorite Urdu Mahawray

By Marria Khan | 28 Jan, 2018

We all use mahawray to convey sass and sarcasm in the Urdu language. Some of us may use them more than others but that doesn’t mean these mahawray mean anything less or aren’t as “cool” as some other things.

We did literal illustrations for some of your favorite ones (even if the last time you’ve ever used these are from your Urdu classes back in school). Can you guess these without the names at the bottom of the illustrations?

 

1.

Zakhmoun per namak chirakna

 

2.

Sar mundatay hee owlay paray

 

3.

Sabar ka phall meetha hota hai

 

4.

Oonchi dukan, pheeka pakwan

 

5.

Naach na jae, aangan terha

 

6.

Lohay ke chanay chabana

 

7.

Khiyali pulao pakana

 

8.

Kharboozay ko dekh kar kharbooza rang pakarta hai

 

9.

Aasman se gira, khajoor main atka

 

10.

Ghar kii murghi daal baraber

 

11.

Bacha baghal dhandora sheher main

 

12.

Jitni chadar ho, utnay pair phelao

 

13.

Daal main kaala

 

So, how did you like these? If you enjoyed these illustrations and want us to do more fun illustrations you can give your suggestions in the comments below.

 

19 Urdu Mahawray That Make No Sense When You Say Them In English

 


All Illustrations by Marria Khan for MangoBaaz. Check her Facebook page for more cool stuff.

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