Category: LiteraturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
شاعری
/shaayari/Roman
English meaning: Poetry
Definition
The art of rhythmic literary composition. Urdu poetry (shaayari) is celebrated for its rich vocabulary, intricate metaphors, and emotional depth. Forms include ghazal, nazm, marsiya, and qasida.
Example
“اردو شاعری اپنی خوبصورتی اور گہرائی کے لیے مشہور ہے۔”
In English: “Urdu poetry is famous for its beauty and depth.”
Literary Heritage
“میر کے شعر کا انداز کچھ اور ہی ہے، سادگی میں ہے اک جادو۔”
/Mīr ke śeʿr kā andāz kuch aur hī hai, sādagī meṃ hai ek jādū./
“Mir's verse has a style all its own; in its simplicity lies magic.”
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Language information
- Language
- اردو
- Urdu
- Script
- Perso-Arabic
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 230M