Surat Meaning in English

word

US

sɝˈɑt

ser-AHT

UK

sʊəˈrɑːt

SOOR-AHT

Definition

'Surat' is a word from Hindi, Urdu, and some regional languages which means a letter or written message sent from one person to another.

Usage & Nuances

'Surat' is not an English word but is commonly used in South Asian languages. It usually refers to a personally written letter, not an official document or email. Can be seen in cultural or family contexts.

• Spanish: carta - mensaje (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): carta - mensagem (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): carta - mensagem (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 信件 - 书信
• Chinese (Traditional): 信件 - 書信
• Hindi: चिट्ठी - पत्र
• Arabic: رسالة (مكتوبة)
• Bengali: চিঠি
• Russian: письмо
• Japanese: 手紙
• Vietnamese: thư
• Korean: 편지
• Turkish: mektup
• Urdu: خط
• Indonesian: surat

Example Sentences

I wrote a surat to my grandmother last week.

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She keeps all his old surat in a box.

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I received a beautiful surat on my birthday.

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Did you get my surat or should I send it again?

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Whenever I miss home, I read old surat from my parents.

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These days, it's rare to send a handwritten surat.

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