Urdu · Common Verbs
لکھنا
likhna
To write
Beginnerverb
Definition
To form letters and words; Urdu flows right to left in nastaliq.
Example
میں ایک لمبا خط لکھ رہا ہوں۔
I am writing a long letter.
Etymology
The term 'لکھنا' (likhna) is derived from the Sanskrit 'लिखति' (likhati), which translates as 'to write'. This term has retained its meaning through centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'لکھنا' is used across various contexts, from everyday writing to formal literature, employed in both spoken discourse and written texts.