literacy
intermediateB1/ˈlɪtəresi/ · lit-er-a-cy
The ability to read and write.
Meanings
The ability to read and write.
پڑھنے اور لکھنے کی صلاحیت۔
خواندگی
khwandagi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- functional literacy
- basic literacy
- literacy programs
Example Sentences
Literacy is essential for personal empowerment.
خواندگی ذاتی بااختیار بنانے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Khwandagi zaati baikhtiyar banane ke liye zaroori hai.
Educational programs often focus on improving literacy rates.
تعلیمی پروگرام اکثر خواندگی کی شرح میں بہتری پر زور دیتے ہیں۔
Taleemi programs aksar khwandagi ki shirah mein behtari par zor dete hain.
Increasing literacy is vital for economic development.
خواندگی میں اضافہ اقتصادی ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Khwandagi mein izafa iqtisadi taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'literacy' as the 'letters' you need to read and write.
Imagine a classroom where students are happily reading and writing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بچوں کو علم دیتے ہیں ہم، ہر دل کو خوشی دیتے ہیں ہم۔
Bachon ko ilm dete hain hum, har dil ko khushi dete hain hum.
We provide knowledge to children, bringing joy to every heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
علم دولت سے بہتر ہے۔
Ilm dolat se behtar hai.
Knowledge is better than wealth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "littera" — letter
First known use: 19th century
The term literacy evolved from the Latin word 'littera', which means letter, indicating the ability to read and write.