hermeneutics
advancedC2/ˌhɜːrməˈnjuːtɪks/ · her-me-neu-tics
The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural and literary texts.
Meanings
The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural and literary texts.
تشریح، خاص طور پر مقدس اور ادبی متون کی تشریح کا نظریہ اور طریقہ کار۔
تفسیر
tafseer
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Common Collocations
- biblical hermeneutics
- literary hermeneutics
- hermeneutics of law
Example Sentences
Hermeneutics is crucial for understanding historical texts.
تفسیر تاریخی متون کو سمجھنے کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔
Tafseer tareekhi matoon ko samajhne ke liye bohat ahem hai.
The debate on hermeneutics can shape our understanding of religion.
تفسیر پر بحث ہمارے مذہب کی سمجھ کو شکل دے سکتی ہے۔
Tafseer par behas hamare mazhab ki samajh ko shakal de sakti hai.
Different cultures apply various hermeneutics to interpret the same texts.
مختلف ثقافتیں ایک ہی متون کی تشریح کے لیے مختلف تفسیرات کا اطلاق کرتی ہیں。
Mukhtalif saqafatain aik hi matoon ki tashreeh ke liye mukhtalif tafseeraat ka itlaq karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'hermeneutics' as a compass for navigating the meaning of texts.
Imagine a scholar pouring over ancient scrolls, deciphering their meanings.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خامشی میں بھی، آتش ہر سو پائیے کتابیں تو ہیں مگر، تفسیر کہاں ہوئی
Khamoshi mein bhi, aatish har so paiye Kitaaben to hain magar, tafseer kahan hui
In silence, find the fire all around; books exist, but where is the interpretation?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "hermeneutikos" — interpreting
First known use: 18th century
The term hermeneutics originally referred to the philosophical study of interpretation, especially of texts, and has evolved to encompass broader aspects of understanding and interpretation in various disciplines.