Pakistan Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈpækɪˌstæn/

PAK-i-stan

UK

/ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/

pak-i-STAHN

Definition

Pakistan is a country in South Asia, located between India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. Its capital city is Islamabad.

Usage & Nuances

"Pakistan" is a proper noun and always capitalized. It refers only to the country, not to people (who are called Pakistanis) or the language (Urdu). Used in both formal and informal contexts.

• Spanish: Pakistán
• Portuguese (BR): Paquistão
• Portuguese (PT): Paquistão
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴基斯坦
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴基斯坦
• Hindi: पाकिस्तान
• Arabic: باكستان
• Bengali: পাকিস্তান
• Russian: Пакистан
• Japanese: パキスタン
• Vietnamese: Pakistan
• Korean: 파키스탄
• Turkish: Pakistan
• Urdu: پاکستان
• Indonesian: Pakistan

Example Sentences

Pakistan is in South Asia.

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The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.

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My friend is from Pakistan.

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Many people in Pakistan speak Urdu.

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I've always wanted to visit Pakistan for its beautiful mountains.

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Cricket is very popular in Pakistan.

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