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Explore Kufic through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Kufic in a sentence

Kufic meaning

  1. Original form of Arabic script.
  2. Relating to the Iraqi city of Kufah.

Using Kufic

  • The main meaning on this page is: Original form of Arabic script. | Relating to the Iraqi city of Kufah.
  • In the example corpus, kufic often appears in combinations such as: with kufic.

Context around Kufic

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 3 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

bore 1×

Often after:

inscription 1× script 1× calligraphy 1× scripts 1× qur 1× lettering 1× inscriptions 1×

Sentence patterns with Kufic

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

along with kufic lettering in 1× and bore kufic script but 1× birds or kufic inscriptions 1× bowl with kufic calligraphy 10th 1× bowl with kufic inscription 9th 1× calligraphy called kufic and wide 1× example from kufic qur ān 1× naskh and kufic scripts 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

bowl with kufic 1× gold coins were 1× istanbul is an 1× it is noted 1× the basmala is 1× the cathedral s 1×

Common sentence endings:

a different story 1× and kufic scripts 1× calligraphy 10th century 1× complaints british museum 1× lettering in gold 1× of horses through 1×

Words around Kufic

Just before it in the word index:

kuffour 9 kufana 2 kufa 9 kuewumi 2 kuestenmacher 2 kuest 2

Just after it in the word index:

kufner 2 kufour 3 kufr 3 kufra 4 kufre 3 kufri 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 11 aaba 11 aafc 11 aaib 11 aalbers 11 aardvarks 11

Corpus analysis for Kufic

  • In this selection, "kufic" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, bore, inscription, script and calligraphy stand out and add context to how "kufic" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include along with kufic lettering in and and bore kufic script but. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "kufic" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with kufic

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The Basmala is taken as an example, from Kufic Qur’ān manuscripts. (12 words)

The Persian style would show animals, birds, humans, along with Kufic lettering in gold. (14 words)

It is noted for its double-depth calligraphy inscriptions, in the Naskh and Kufic scripts. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Istanbul is an open exhibition hall for all kinds and varieties of calligraphy, from inscriptions in mosques to fountains, schools, houses, etc. Persia main Bowl with Kufic Calligraphy, 10th century. (30 words)

Bowl with Kufic Inscription, 9th century Brooklyn Museum Pottery Whereas painting and architecture were not areas of strength for the Abbasid dynasty, pottery was a different story. (27 words)

The cathedral’s massive blackened bronze door is carved with intricate, geometric Arabic calligraphy called Kufic and wide enough to let a team of horses through. (26 words)

Example sentences (8)

The cathedral’s massive blackened bronze door is carved with intricate, geometric Arabic calligraphy called Kufic and wide enough to let a team of horses through.

Bowl with Kufic Inscription, 9th century Brooklyn Museum Pottery Whereas painting and architecture were not areas of strength for the Abbasid dynasty, pottery was a different story.

Gold coins were first copied dinars and bore Kufic script, but after 1250 Christian symbols were added following Papal complaints (British Museum).

Istanbul is an open exhibition hall for all kinds and varieties of calligraphy, from inscriptions in mosques to fountains, schools, houses, etc. Persia main Bowl with Kufic Calligraphy, 10th century.

It is noted for its double-depth calligraphy inscriptions, in the Naskh and Kufic scripts.

The Basmala is taken as an example, from Kufic Qur’ān manuscripts.

The Persian style would show animals, birds, humans, along with Kufic lettering in gold.

These were typically round stamps, such as medallions or disks with animals, birds, or Kufic inscriptions.

Common combinations with kufic

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "kufic" in a sentence?
An example: "The cathedral’s massive blackened bronze door is carved with intricate, geometric Arabic calligraphy called Kufic and wide enough to let a team of horses through." This page contains 8 example sentences with the word "kufic" from authentic English texts.
What does "kufic" mean?
Kufic means: Original form of Arabic script.
How many example sentences with "kufic" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 8 example sentences with "kufic", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.