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Urdu

Standardized variety of Hindustani spoken in South Asia.

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Urdu is a standardized variety of Hindustani widely spoken in South Asia. It evolved from the Khariboli dialect and incorporates influences from Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Sanskrit. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and an official language in India.

Pronunciation

/ˈʊrduː/

Etymology

Urdu derives from the Persian and Arabic word for 'language' or 'camp'.

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Urdu is a beautiful language spoken in South Asia, like India and Pakistan, that's similar to Hindi but uses a different writing system.

Fun Facts

Urdu means 'language of the camp'
It developed from a blend of Persian, Arabic, and local Indian languages
Poetry is a significant part of Urdu literature

FAQ

What is Urdu? It's a standardized variety of Hindustani
Where is it spoken? Primarily in Pakistan and India
What script is used? Perso-Arabic

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Indo-Aryan languages Hindustani

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

South Asia Pakistan India

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