خطاطی
khatati
Calligraphy in Urdu is خطاطی (khatati).
خطاطی refers to the art of writing beautifully. The person who practices calligraphy is called a خطاط.
Meaning: art of writing beautifully (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
khatati
Did you know?
- In the tradition of خطاطی, the proportions of letters are measured using a system of dots called nuqta. A single dot created by the pen serves as the standard unit of measurement for every letter.
- Urdu calligraphy is frequently used to create 'Tughra' style art, where words are arranged to form a shape, such as a bird or a flower, while remaining readable.
- In some poetic contexts, the word خط can metaphorically refer to the 'features' or 'lines' of a beautiful face.
Examples in context
- اُردو زبان کی خوشنویسی نے دنیا کو حیران کر دیاUrdu Calligraphy has amazed the world.
- خطاطی ایک قدیم فن ہے۔khataati ek qadeem fan hai.Calligraphy is an ancient art.
- وہ خطاطی سیکھ رہی ہے۔woh khataati seekh rahi hai.She is learning calligraphy.
Example conversation
Fatima and Ali are looking at an art gallery.
- فاطمہ Fatimaعلی، دیکھو! یہ خطاطی کتنی پیاری ہے۔Ali, dekho! Yeh khattati kitni pyari hai.Ali, look! This calligraphy is so lovely.
- علی Aliہاں فاطمہ، یہ واقعی بہت عمدہ ہے۔Haan Fatima, yeh waqai bohat umdah hai.Yes Fatima, it really is excellent.
- فاطمہ Fatimaکیا آپ کو خطاطی آتی ہے؟Kya aap ko khattati aati hai?Do you know calligraphy?
- علی Aliنہیں، میں نے کبھی کوشش نہیں کی۔Nahi, maine kabhi koshish nahi ki.No, I have never tried it.
