was
beginnerA1/wəz/ · was
The past tense of 'to be', used to describe the state or condition of someone or something.
Meanings
The past tense of 'to be', used to describe the state or condition of someone or something.
تھوڑا پر ماضی کی حالت یا صورت حال بیان کرنے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
تھا
tha
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- was present
- was known
- was meant
Example Sentences
He was a great leader.
وہ ایک عظیم رہنما تھا۔
Woh aik azeem rehnuma tha.
She was happy at the party.
وہ تقریب میں خوش تھی۔
Woh taqreeb mein khush thi.
They were not at home yesterday.
وہ کل گھر پر موجود نہیں تھے۔
Woh kal ghar par maujood nahi the.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'was' is just like saying something existed in the past.
Picture a clock showing yesterday's date to remind you of past situations.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو تھا سو تھا
Jo tha so tha
What was, was.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wæs" — to be
First known use: 9th century
The word 'was' is derived from the Old English 'wæs', which is the past tense of 'to be'. It has been used in English since its early origins.