lyricist
intermediateB1/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ · lyr-i-cist
A person who writes the lyrics of songs.
Meanings
A person who writes the lyrics of songs.
ایک شخص جو گانے کے بول لکھتا ہے۔
نغمہ نگار
naghma nigar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- famous lyricist
- talented lyricist
- well-known lyricist
Example Sentences
The lyricist wrote heartfelt lyrics for the love song.
نغمہ نگار نے محبت کے گانے کے لیے دل سے بھرپور بول لکھے۔
Naghamah nigar ne mohabbat ke ganay ke liye dil se bharpoor bol likhay.
Many lyricists find inspiration in their personal experiences.
بہت سے نغمہ نگار اپنی ذاتی تجربات سے تحریک پاتے ہیں۔
Bohat se naghma nigar apni zaati tajurbaat se tehreek payte hain.
The famous lyricist was awarded for his contribution to music.
مشہور نغمہ نگار کو موسیقی میں ان کی شراکت کے لیے انعام دیا گیا۔
Mashhoor naghma nigar ko moseqi mein unki sherakat ke liye inaam diya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'lyric' to remember that a lyricist writes lyrics.
Imagine a musician writing words on a sheet of music.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یوں ہی گزر گئی عمر نغمہ سنجوں کی، جو عشق کی گلیوں سے آ کر گزرے،
Yun hi guzar gayi umar naghma sanjhon ki, Jo ishq ki galiyon se aa kar guzre.
Thus passed the age of lyricists, / Who came and passed through the streets of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
لکھے کو کون مٹائے
Likhe ko kon mitaay.
Who can erase what is written.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "lyric" — pertaining to the lyre; relating to the words of a song
First known use: 19th century
The term 'lyricist' came into use around the late 19th century, deriving from 'lyric', which relates to the voice of a poet.