
Urdu
Pronunciation Clue
The 'u' in Urdu is pronounced like the 'oo' in 'hood', not like 'u' in 'umbrella'.

It's 'Oordoo', not 'Uhrdoo'.
Cultural Richness
Urdu blends elements from Persian, Arabic, and local Indian languages showcasing rich cultural diversity.

Many Urdu words have Persian origins.
Script Specifics
Urdu is written in a script called Nastaliq, which is different from English's Latin script.

Urdu calligraphy is beautiful and distinctive.
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