cryptogram
intermediateB2/ˈkrɪptəˌɡræm/ · cryp-to-gram
A text written in code or cipher.
Meanings
A text written in code or cipher.
ایک متن جو کوڈ یا سایفر میں لکھا گیا ہو۔
خفیہ نویسی
khufiya nawai
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Common Collocations
- decipher a cryptogram
- create a cryptogram
- solve a cryptogram
Example Sentences
I managed to decipher the cryptogram after many attempts.
میں نے کئی کوششوں کے بعد خفیہ نویسی کو سمجھ لیا۔
main ne kai koshishon ke baad khufiya nawai ko samajh liya.
The cryptogram was a challenging puzzle for the team.
خفیہ نویسی ٹیم کے لئے ایک چیلنجنگ پہیلی تھی۔
khufiya nawai team ke liye aik challenging paheli thi.
He created a cryptogram as a secret message for his friend.
اس نے اپنے دوست کے لئے ایک خفیہ نویسی تیار کی۔
us ne apne dost ke liye aik khufiya nawai tayar ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'crypto' as in 'hidden', and 'gram' as in 'writing'.
Imagine a locked box with a secret message inside.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "kryptos + gramma" — hidden + writing
First known use: 19th century
The word 'cryptogram' has its roots in the Greek language, where 'kryptos' means hidden and 'gramma' means writing. It has been used to refer to any text written in code or cipher since at least the 19th century.