zaroor

Zaroor (Urdu: ضرور) is an adverb in Urdu that conveys certainty, emphasis, or obligation, roughly translating to “certainly,” “surely,” or “must” in English. It is versatile and can modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. Examples include Aap zaroor aaiye (Please do come) and Main zaroor karunga (I will certainly do it).

The word derives from the Persian zarūr, which in turn traces back to the Arabic ḍarūr/ḍarūrī, meaning necessary. In Urdu, zaroor is often transliterated as zaroor or zarur, with both spellings common in modern writing.

Related forms include zaruri, an adjective meaning “necessary,” and zarurat, a noun meaning “necessity.” These forms are widely used in everyday speech as well as in literature, government, and education to express importance or obligation.

Usage wise, zaroor is found in formal and informal registers alike and adds emphasis to statements. It can indicate something that is considered unavoidable or strongly recommended, depending on tone and context. For example, tum zaroor aaye (you must come) or yeh zaroori hai (this is necessary). In many South Asian languages influenced by Urdu, the word functions similarly to modal or evidential expressions in English, shaping the speaker’s attitude toward the proposition.

See also: zaruri, zarurat, Urdu language, Persian influence on Urdu.