16 Oct, 2026
15 mins read

20 Phrasal Verbs Urdu and Hindi Speakers Translate Literally (and What to Say Instead)

If you grew up speaking Urdu or Hindi, phrasal verbs are the corner of English most likely to embarrass you in public. You know every single word in the sentence, and the sentence still means something else entirely. This guide to phrasal verbs for Urdu speakers collects the 20 worst offenders: everyday two-word verbs that […]