کتاب (kitaab)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
Meaning
English: Book
Written pages bound together for reading.
Examples
🗣 میں ایک اچھی کتاب پڑھ رہا ہوں۔
💬 I am reading a good book.
Etymology
‘کتاب’ (kitaab) has its roots in the Arabic word ‘كتاب’ (kitab), meaning ‘book’. The term has been carried into Urdu and reflects the significance of literature and learning.
How & Where It’s Used
‘کتاب’ (kitaab) is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly referring to books in educational, literary, and recreational settings. It is well understood across Urdu-speaking communities.
Literary Heritage
Heavily referenced in Urdu literature, with significant works like ‘آبِ حیات’ (Aab-e-Hayat) and ‘کلیاتِ گالب’ (Kulyat-e-Ghalib) discussing the essence of writing and books.
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