Urdu (Noun)
Meaning
The official literary language of Pakistan, closely related to Hindi; widely used in India (mostly by Moslems); written in Arabic script.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is widely spoken in the country.
- The poet's use of Urdu in his writings brought him great acclaim in both Pakistan and India.
- She took classes to learn how to read and write Urdu, which is written in the Nastaliq script.
- Urdu literature has had a profound influence on the literary traditions of South Asia.
- Many signs and advertisements in the city were written in both English and Urdu to cater to the diverse population.