ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD URDU
From Hindustani (zabāni) urdū (language of the) camp, from Persian urdū camp, from Turkish ordū.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «URDU»
The term «Urdu» is very widely used and occupies the
8.194 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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7 QUOTES WITH «URDU»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Urdu.
Michael Bates was a very funny actor; he'd served in India, could speak Urdu, and had great comic timing.
I speak Urdu quite a lot, too, and I read a lot of Persian.
I speak Hindi fluently because my mother speaks only in Hindi and Urdu.
I can't understand Urdu, Bahasa or Russian, but when the Pakistani Faiz, the Indonesian Rendra and the Russian Rosdentvensky declaim, I can feel the living throb of rhythm and music, the warmth and passion of their poetry, as do the hundreds, not a mere roomful, of poetry lovers in the audience.
Urdu can not die out because it has very strong roots in Persia. The language itself is not only just the language of the Muslims, but it's also the language of the Hindus.
A few words of Hindi appear here or there, but it's all Urdu. I feel that if the popular culture, which is what Hindi films are, uses Urdu, it's not going to diminish.
We recognised Urdu as the second official language and made it a medium of examination in all Bihar Public Service Commission tests.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «URDU»
Discover the use of
Urdu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Urdu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Each book in this series presents a different major language of the world. It examines where in the world it is spoken, who speaks it, differences and similarities between the language and English, and interesting facts about the language.
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Urdu Texts and Contexts: The Selected Essays of C.M. Naim
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Urdu Ghazals: An Anthology, from 16th to 20th Century
This book is a companion volume to author's earlier book, "Masterpieces of Urdu Ghazal" which contained English translations of 108 ghazals selected from nine major poets.
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An Anthology of Modern
Urdu Poetry: In English Translation, ...
Together, the commentary and the poems in this volume provide an informed introduction to major modern trends in Urdu poetry.
This book introduces the basic alphabet of Urdu.
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Learn
Urdu Alphabet Activity Workbook
Introduces the Urdu alphabet and script to those familiar with English through games, puzzles, and other learning activities.
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Urdu: An Essential Grammar
What is Urdu? Urdu is widely spoken not only in South Asia but also in the West.
Worldwide, there are nearly 55 million Urdu speakers.1 In Pakistan it is the
national language and is used in instruction in most government schools, at the
lower ...
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Urdu Children's Book Level 2 Reader: Tara Sitara
This book is a level 2 Urdu reader. Level 2 books helps in developing Urdu vocabulary for people who have become familiar with Urdu script and have learnt a few basic words. The book does it by means of interesting short stories.
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Learn
Urdu Vocabulary Activity Workbook
Intended to increase the vocabulary of learners of Urdu who are familiar with English and the Urdu alphabet.
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Masterpieces of
Urdu Ghazal from the 17th to the 20th Century
Selected Urdu ghazals with English translation; includes text and introduction.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «URDU»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Urdu is used in the context of the following news items.
Why Pakistan is changing its official language from English to Urdu
Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's Minister of Planning, National Reforms, and Development told Time, “Urdu will be a second medium of language and all official business ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
Why Pakistan Is Replacing English With Urdu
Pakistan is dropping English as its official language and switching to Urdu, a popular language in the Indian subcontinent. The long-rumored change was ... «TIME, Jul 15»
WhatsApp to soon be available in Urdu
An Urdu version of Whatsapp will soon be available on the Android platform, Whatsapp Translation Administrator Ahsan Saeed announced on Monday. «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
PM approves implementation of Urdu language in govt departments
ISLAMABAD: (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved implementation of Urdu language in all government institutions with immediate effect. «DunyaNews Pakistan, Jul 15»
Renowned Urdu poet Bashar Nawaz passes away
Renowned Urdu poet, critic and orator Bashar Nawaz passed away today at ... His writings were regularly published in various Urdu literary journals magazines ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Pakistan's renowned Urdu novelist Abdullah Hussain dead
Lahore: Eminent Pakistani Urdu novelist Abdullah Hussain who authored the bestseller and critically- acclaimed 'Udas Naslain' passed away in Lahore. «IBNLive, Jul 15»
Govt departments have been asked to propose ways in which Urdu …
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked heads of departments to implement a cabinet decision to gradually introduce Urdu as official language. «DAWN.com, Jun 15»
Mamata pays tribute to Urdu poet Iqbal
To honour Banerjee for her contributions to the revival of the Urdu Academy as well as for her work in the past three years, the title of "Pasban-E-Urdu" (protector ... «Business Standard, May 15»
'Suspected spy' pigeon becomes jailbird after flight over Pakistan …
A 14-year-old boy said he became suspicious of the bird when he saw a stamped message in Urdu on the bird's tail feathers, according to the Times of India. «The Guardian, May 15»
Akhilesh inaugurates Urdu IAS study centre
Underlying the importance of participatory representation of all sections in the process of change, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav said that ... «The Hindu, May 15»
