Re: What is the urdu for biodata?
One must continue to add words to the language
....but just to make a point; since the topic is translation into one language from other....
Let me ask
What is he meaning of 'Gulshan Ka Kaarobar' in English?
(Business of Garden... meaning someone selling flowers??:))
Famous ghazal:
Gulon mein Rang Bhare Baade Nau Bahaar Chale
Chale Bhi Aao Keh Gulshan Ka Karobaar Chale
( By Faiz)
The point is there some words which cannot be completely translated in to English to get the point across..or vice versa.
A lot depends on which side of the fence you are at and what has been your initial learning of the culture.