linguistics
advancedC1/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ · lin-guis-tics
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Meanings
The scientific study of language and its structure.
زبان کی ساخت اور اس کے نظام کا سائنسی مطالعہ۔
لسانیات
lisanayat
Common Collocations
- applied linguistics
- theoretical linguistics
- comparative linguistics
Example Sentences
Linguistics helps us understand how languages are structured.
لسانیات ہمیں سمجھنے میں مدد دیتی ہے کہ زبانیں کس طرح بنی ہیں۔
Lisanayat humein samajhne mein madad deti hai ke zubanen kis tarah bani hain.
Many universities offer courses in linguistics.
بہت سی یونیورسٹیاں لسانیات میں کورس پیش کرتی ہیں۔
Bohat si universities lisanayat mein course pesh karti hain.
The study of linguistics can lead to various career opportunities.
لسانیات کا مطالعہ مختلف ملازمتوں کے مواقع فراہم کر سکتا ہے۔
Lisanayat ka mutala mukhtalif mulazmaton ke moqay faraham kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'linguistics' as a way to decode the language puzzle.
Imagine a library with books in different languages, symbolizing the study of language.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زبان کی ہر شائستگی میں چھپے ہیں راز بہت، اجزاء کی چپکے بات ہے، ہر الفاظ کا ہے واجب حساب۔
Zuban ki har shaistagi mein chhupe hain raaz bohat, Ajza ki chupke baat hai, har alfaaz ka hai wajib hisaab.
In every elegance of language, many secrets are hidden, It’s about the quiet expression, every word holds its necessary account.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
زبان پر قابو، علم کی بات ہے۔
Zuban par qaabo, ilm ki baat hai.
Mastery of language is a matter of knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "lingua" — language
First known use: 19th century
The term 'linguistics' emerged in the 19th century as a scientific study of language.