پانی ٹھنڈا ہے۔ – Paani thanda hai. – पानी ठंडा है.

English: The water is cold.

Grammar Focus:

Tense: Present Simple – used for stating facts, descriptions, or current states.

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

Urdu Insight: "ٹھنڈا ہے" (thanda hai) combines "ٹھنڈا" (cold) with "ہے" (hai), the third-person singular form of the verb "ہونا" (hona, to be), to describe a quality of the subject "پانی" (pani). For plural subjects, it would be "ٹھنڈے ہیں" (thande hain).

Usage Tip: This structure is ideal for describing observable qualities, states, or characteristics of objects, substances, or environments.

Use case Sentences:

The water is cold in the morning.

The drinks are cold in the fridge.

Synonyms / Alternatives:

The water is chilly.

The water is cool.

Common Mistake:

❌ The water is be cold. (Incorrect use of "be" with "is.")

✅ The water is cold. (Correct with "is" as the linking verb.)

Short Explanation:

"پانی ٹھنڈا ہے" (pani thanda hai) ka matlab hai ke pani ki sifat thandi hai ya woh thanda mehsoos hota hai.

"پانی" (pani) subject hai, "ٹھنڈا" (thanda) adjective hai jo uski sifat bayan karta hai, aur "ہے" (hai) linking verb hai jo in dono ko jorta hai.

Yeh sentence kisi cheez ki quality ya state ko bayan karta hai.

Practice Exercise:

1. The water ___ cold today. (is)

Correct Answer: The water is cold today.

2. The juices ___ cold in the cooler. (are)

Correct Answer: The juices are cold in the cooler.

3. Yesterday, the milk ___ warm. (was)

Correct Answer: Yesterday, the milk was warm.