Urdu
What is another word for Urdu? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — An Indo-Aryan language, closely related to Hindi, spoken mainly in Pakistan and parts of North India.
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Etymology
From Persian and ultimately Turkic ordu, "army camp" — the language grew out of the speech used in military camps in Mughal-era India. It shares this root with the English word "horde."
Full origin of Urdu →Frequently asked questions
What does “Urdu” mean?
The word “Urdu” means an Indo-Aryan language, closely related to Hindi, spoken mainly in Pakistan and parts of North India. In plain terms, the national language of Pakistan, very close to Hindi in speech but written in a different script.
How do you pronounce “Urdu”?
“Urdu” is pronounced OOR-doo (/ˈʊəɹduː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Urdu” in a sentence?
Here is “Urdu” used in a sentence: “Urdu is written using a script derived from Persian and Arabic.”
What part of speech is “Urdu”?
Depending on how it is used, “Urdu” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Urdu” come from?
The word “Urdu” comes from Persian. From Persian and ultimately Turkic ordu, "army camp" — the language grew out of the speech used in military camps in Mughal-era India. It shares this root with the English word "horde.".
Is “Urdu” a common word?
“Urdu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Urdu” have?
“Urdu” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an Indo-Aryan language, closely related to Hindi, spoken mainly in Pakistan and parts of North India.
