کپ خالی ہے۔ – Cup khali hai. – कप खाली है.

English: The cup is empty.

Grammar Focus:

Tense: Present Simple – used for stating facts, descriptions, or characteristics that are generally true.

Structure: Subject + to be verb (is/are/am) + Adjective.

Urdu Insight: In Urdu, "خالی ہے" (khaali hai) combines "خالی" (khaali, empty) with "ہے" (hai), the third-person singular form of the verb "ہونا" (hona, to be), to describe a quality of the subject "کپ" (cup). For plural subjects, it becomes "خالی ہیں" (khaali hain). The structure is straightforward, with the adjective directly describing the subject's state.

Usage Tips: This structure is ideal for describing the state, condition, or characteristics of objects, containers, or places.

Use case Sentences:

The cup is empty after breakfast.

The bottles are empty on the table.

The room is empty in the morning.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

The cup is vacant.

The cup is bare.

The cup is drained.

Common Mistake:

❌ The cup is empty now. (Correct but redundant use of "now" in a general statement.)

✅ The cup is empty. (Correct for a simple, general fact.)

Short Explanation:

"کپ خالی ہے" (cup khaali hai) ka matlab hai ke cup mein koi cheez nahi hai ya woh khaali hai.

"کپ" (cup) subject hai, "خالی" (khaali) adjective hai jo condition ko bayan karta hai, aur "ہے" (hai) linking verb hai jo in dono ko jorta hai.

Yeh sentence kisi cheez ki state ya condition ko zahir karta hai.

Practice Exercise:

1. The cup ___ empty now. (is)

Correct Answer: The cup is empty now.

2. The jars ___ empty after use. (are)

Correct Answer: The jars are empty after use.

3. Yesterday, the bucket ___ full. (was)

Correct Answer: Yesterday, the bucket was full.