subtext
intermediateB2/ˈsʌbˌtɛkst/ · sub-text
an underlying or implicit meaning in a text or conversation.
Meanings
an underlying or implicit meaning in a text or conversation.
کسی متن یا گفتگو میں پوشیدہ یا غیر واضح معنی۔
زیر متن
zair matn
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Common Collocations
- subtext in literature
- subtext in conversation
- subtext analysis
Example Sentences
The novel's subtext reveals much about societal norms.
ناول کا زیر متن معاشرتی اصول کے بارے میں بہت کچھ ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
Novel ka zair matn muasharti usool ke bare mein bohot kuch zaahir karta hai.
Understanding the subtext can change how we interpret the dialogue.
زیر متن کو سمجھنا ہمارے مکالمے کی تشریح کو بدل سکتا ہے۔
Zair matn ko samajhna hamare makalme ki tashreeh ko badal sakta hai.
The artist's work is full of subtext about human emotion.
فنکار کے کام میں انسانی جذبات کے بارے میں زیر متن بھرا ہوا ہے۔
Fankar ke kaam mein insani jazbat ke bare mein zair matn bhara hua hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'subtext' like a treasure hidden beneath the surface of the main text.
Imagine reading a book and finding hidden notes beneath the printed pages.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "subtextus" — under the text
First known use: 20th century
The term 'subtext' emerged in the 20th century, deriving from the Latin 'subtextus', used to describe underlying meanings in literary and conversational contexts.