Common English Phrases Urdu Speakers Use Incorrectly

Many Urdu speakers understand English well but still sound unnatural or incorrect because of direct translation from Urdu. In this article, you will learn the most common English phrases Urdu speakers use incorrectly — with correct versions, clear explanations, and real-life examples.

Why Urdu Speakers Make These English Mistakes

These mistakes are not due to low intelligence or poor education — they happen because Urdu sentence structure, expressions, and thinking patterns are very different from English.

• Direct translation from Urdu to English
• Using school-style or outdated English
• Overusing “doing”, “did”, “kindly”
• Influence of local spoken English

Most Common Incorrect English Phrases (With Corrections)

1) ❌ “I am doing job”

انگریزی میں "job کرنا" نہیں بلکہ "work" کہا جاتا ہے۔

2) ❌ “I did job there”

3) ❌ “My experience is two years”

4) ❌ “I am belong to Lahore”

5) ❌ “Please guide me”

6) ❌ “I have done BS”

7) ❌ “Kindly do the needful”

یہ جملہ برٹش انگریزی میں بھی پرانا سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

8) ❌ “I will inform you later on”

9) ❌ “I am having a meeting”

10) ❌ “Today morning”

Professional English Replacements (Use These Instead)

Why These Corrections Matter

• Sound confident in interviews
• Write professional emails
• Speak natural English
• Avoid embarrassment

Next Step: Improve Your Spoken English

Now that you know the most common incorrect English phrases, the next step is replacing them in daily speaking. Practice corrected versions aloud and use them in real conversations.

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