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Urdu

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Urdu language.

Urdu — the Urdu language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: competent in Urdu, ability to comprehend spoken and written Urdu and to speak and write in Urdu

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Frequently asked questions

What is Urdu?

The Urdu language.

What category of skill is Urdu?

ESCO classifies Urdu under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Urdu between industries?

ESCO tags Urdu as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Urdu the same as competent in Urdu?

Yes — Urdu is also known as competent in Urdu, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Urdu and to speak and write in Urdu. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Urdu?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Urdu and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.