Rekhta Dictionary Blog

Jahaan-e-Rang: Mastering the ‘Colors’ in Urdu

As modernity often leads us away from these exquisite expressions, we embark on a journey to revive and celebrate the forgotten splendor of Urdu's chromatic lexicon. This article is a tribute to the timeless beauty of these words, aiming to preserve ...continue reading

Lughat-e-Amn: Traversing The Language of Peace in Urdu

Fueled by your unwavering passion for the language, our latest article presents a lexicon dedicated to peace and harmony, encapsulated in a concise yet comprehensive piece. Join us as we delve into the ocean of amn pasand zaban (peace-loving language ...continue reading

Irfaan-e-khudii: The Power of Self in Making Strong Compounds

Are you passionate about the intricacies of Urdu vocabulary? Do you delight in the nuances of Urdu language? As a regular visitor of Rekhta, your profound passion and dedication to the Urdu language are undeniably commendable. Inspired by your deep f ...continue reading

Word Builders: Creating a Qaabil-e-Taareef Vocabulary

Are you someone who is often a part of enthusiastic conversations with Urdu speaking folks? If yes, then chances are that you must’ve heard the word ‘Qaabil’ at least a few times. The meanings of this word change according to the situations, and thu ...continue reading

Lughat-e- Jamhuriya: Know Your Democracy in Urdu

The wave of elections has coloured all of our nation in shades of political awareness and knowledge. It is crucial for us, as responsible citizens to understand the importance of democracy and exercise our right to vote ...continue reading

Ghalat-ul-Avam: The Surprising Success of Mispronounced Urdu Words

Dear readers, toady we’re setting forth on a journey to explore Urdu words that took a detour on the linguistic highway, only to arrive at their intended destination ...continue reading

Tahzeeb-e-Niswan: The Female Vocab of Urdu

Madam, female, lady- are amongst the many ways to name the force that a woman is. In literature, women have found much admiration for their intellect, wisdom, emotions and beauty ...continue reading

Dil ki Zabaan: Urdu Words and Terminologies for the Beloved

Dear readers, it is that time of the year where the air is filled with love and hearts are beating in sync with one another. Gifts, surprises and sweet gestures has everyone’s hearts and minds captured in the magic of being together ...continue reading

In the Rhythm of Words: Arooz-Related Vocabulary

In this blog, let's dive into the vocabulary of Arooz, an Urdu branch of knowledge dealing with what we call 'prosody' in English. We'll explore the placement and significance of these elements in Urdu poetry ...continue reading

Ek Nuqte Ka Fark: A Point of Distinction Between ‘Nukta’ and ‘Nuqta’

In the intricasies of language, sometimes the tiniest nuances can create profound distinctions. You must’ve come across the phrase ‘ek nuqte ka farq hai’ during a conversation, which roughly means ‘there’s a difference of a dot (and that is a lot!) ...continue reading