Meanings
A small round mark or spot.
ایک چھوٹا گول نشان یا داغ۔
نقطہ
nuqta
Common Collocations
- dot point
- dot matrix
Example Sentences
She placed a dot on the paper to indicate a location.
اس نے کاغذ پر ایک نقطہ رکھا تاکہ ایک جگہ کی نشاندہی کی جا سکے。
Us ne kaghaz par aik nuqta rakha taake aik jagah ki nishandahi ki ja sake.
The teacher asked the children to connect the dots.
استاد نے بچوں سے کہا کہ وہ نقطوں کو جوڑیں۔
Ustaad ne bachon se kaha ke woh nuqton ko jodain.
A dot can change the meaning of a word in some languages.
کچھ زبانوں میں ایک نقطہ کسی لفظ کے معنی کو تبدیل کر سکتا ہے۔
Kuch zubanoun mein aik nuqta kisi lafz ke maani ko tabdeel kar sakta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the dot as the 'full stop' in a sentence.
Imagine a small dot on a paper representing the end of a thought.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "dott" — a small spot or stain
First known use: 15th century
The word 'dot' comes from the Old English 'dott', referring to a speck or small mark. Over time, it has evolved to refer to various uses of a small point or spot, particularly in writing and printing.