poem
intermediateB1/poʊ.ɪm/ · po-em
A piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, typically in a rhythmic and often metaphorical form.
Meanings
A piece of writing that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas, typically in a rhythmic and often metaphorical form.
ایسی تحریر جو جذبات، تجربات، اور خیالات کا اظہار کرتی ہے، جو عموماً تال اور اکثر علامتی شکل میں ہوتی ہے۔
شعر
she'r
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lyrical poem
- love poem
- narrative poem
Example Sentences
He wrote a beautiful poem about nature.
اس نے قدرت کے بارے میں ایک خوبصورت شعر لکھا۔
Us ne qudrat ke bare mein aik khubsurat she'r likha.
Many poets express their feelings through poems.
بہت سے شعراء اپنے جذبات کو اشعار کے ذریعے پیش کرتے ہیں۔
Boht se shurai apne jazbat ko ash'aar ke zariye pesh karte hain.
The poem was recited at the wedding ceremony.
شعر شادی کی تقریب میں سنایا گیا۔
She'r shadi ki taqeeb mein sunaya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a poem as a 'picture of words' that brings emotions to life.
Imagine a piece of parchment with beautiful calligraphy flowing across it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it takes my breath away.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
لفظوں کی جادوگری کمال ہے
Lafzon ki jadugari kamaal hai
The magic of words is extraordinary.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "ποιημα (poiēma)" — a thing made
First known use: 14th century
The word 'poem' originated from the Greek word 'ποιημα' which means something that is created or made. Over time, it evolved into the modern English term, encompassing various forms and styles of poetry.