calligraphy
intermediateB2/kəˈlɪɡrəfi/ · cal-lig-ra-phy
The art of beautiful handwriting or decorative lettering.
Meanings
The art of beautiful handwriting or decorative lettering.
خوبصورت خط لکھنے یا سجاتی حروف کی تکنیک.
خطاطی
khatati
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- traditional calligraphy
- modern calligraphy
- brush calligraphy
Example Sentences
Her calligraphy is admired by many for its elegance.
اس کی خطاطی کی مہارت بہت سے لوگوں کی جانب سے سراہا جاتا ہے.
Us ki khatati ki maharat bohat se logon ki janib se sarahaya jata hai.
He spent years mastering the art of calligraphy.
اس نے خطاطی کے فن کو سیکھنے میں کئی سال گزارے.
Us ne khatati ke fan ko seekhne mein kai saal guzaare.
Calligraphy adds a personal touch to invitations and cards.
خطاطی دعوت ناموں اور کارڈز کو ذاتی چھوٹی دیتی ہے.
Khatati dawat namon aur cards ko zaati chhoti deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'calligraphy' as a beautiful pen dance on paper.
Imagine a skilled artist drawing elegant letters with a brush.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خطاطی کی پھر کیا کہنے، کہ عشق سے کیا رنگ بھرا ہے
Khatati ki phir kya kehne, keh ishq se kya rang bhara hai
What can be said about calligraphy, filled with the colors of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کے پاس قلم ہے، اس کے پاس عزت ہے
Jis ke paas qalam hai, us ke paas izzat hai
He who has a pen, has honor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "kalligraphia" — beautiful writing
First known use: 15th century
The word calligraphy derived from the Greek words 'kallos' meaning beauty and 'grapho' meaning to write. It has evolved through time as an art form.