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Izafat in Urdu is a simple way to link two words, like saying “of” or “’s” in English. Instead of adding a separate word, Urdu uses a small “-e-” sound between them. For example, “gul” means flower. “Gul-e-Rana” means “the flower of Rana,” or “Rana’s flower.” Another common one is “dil,” heart: “dil-e-nadaan” means “the innocent heart.” Here’s the pattern: first word + “-e-” + second word. It often connects a thing to an owner, a quality, or a description. You’ll also see it in names and poetry: “shahr-e-Lahore” means “the city of Lahore.” If you can hear that tiny “-e-” linking two words, you’ve found izafat.