Hindi · Culture & Society
किताब
kitab
Book
Beginnernoun · feminine
Definition
Printed pages bound together for reading.
Example
मैं एक दिलचस्प किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ।
I am reading an interesting book.
Etymology
'किताब' (kitab) comes from the Arabic 'كتاب' (kitāb) meaning 'book.' It entered the Hindi language through Persian and has been used extensively in literary and educational contexts since then.
How & Where It’s Used
'किताब' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts alike, particularly in conversations about literature, education, and publishing. It appears in both spoken and written forms.