فنکار
fankārmasculine
The English word 'artist' is translated into Urdu as فنکار (fankār). Wiktionary also lists فنکارہ (fankārā).
Meaning: person who creates art (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| فنکار | fankār | masculine |
| فنکارہ | fankārā | feminine |
While فنکار literally means an artist, it is frequently used in Urdu to refer to actors, singers or performers in the entertainment industry.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of fan (art) and the suffix -kar (doer/maker).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form فنکارہ is created by adding the ā sound to the end of the masculine form فنکار.
How do you pronounce it?
fankār
Did you know?
- In classical Urdu poetry, the word فن can sometimes refer to a 'trick' or 'stratagem', meaning a فنکار could historically be seen as a 'trickster' or a master of deception.
- In Urdu, the term فنکار is often used as a playful jab or a sarcastic label for someone who is being overly dramatic or a 'show-off' in a social situation.
- Urdu distinguishes between فن as 'art' and ہنر as 'skill', meaning a فنکار is often viewed as someone with a divine or inspired gift, whereas a ہنرمند is someone who has practiced a trade.
Examples in context
- انجمنِ فن کاران کی ایک تقریب کلکتہ میں منعقد کی گئی۔A gathering of artists was held by the Artists' Association in Kolkata.
- وہ ایک بہت عمدہ فنکار ہیں۔He is a brilliant artist.
- وہ ایک بہت اچھا فنکار ہے۔Woh ek bohat achha fankaar hai.He is a very good artist.
- کیا آپ کسی فنکار کو جانتے ہیں؟Kya aap kisi fankaar ko jaante hain?Do you know any artist?
- یہ فنکار بہت خوبصورت پینٹنگ بنا رہا ہے۔Yeh fankaar bohat khoobsurat painting bana raha hai.This artist is making a beautiful painting.
Example conversation
A woman is asking her brother about a local talent.
- عمر Omarفاطمہ، کیا تم نے اس فنکار کو دیکھا؟Fatima, kya tum ne is fankaar ko dekha?Fatima, have you seen this artist?
- فاطمہ Fatimaنہیں عمر، وہ کہاں ہے؟Nahi Umar, woh kahan hai?No Umar, where is he?
- عمر Omarوہ وہاں کھڑے ہو کر تصویر بنا رہا ہے۔Woh wahan kharray ho kar tasveer bana raha hai.He is standing there making a picture.
- فاطمہ Fatimaاچھا، میں جا کر دیکھتی ہوں۔Achha, mein ja kar dekhti hoon.Okay, I will go and see.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artist” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
