Quatrain: meaning, definitions and examples
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quatrain
[ ˈkwɑːtreɪn ]
literature
A quatrain is a stanza or poem consisting of four lines. It is a common form of poetry used in various literary works.
Examples of usage
- The poet wrote a beautiful quatrain about love.
- She included a quatrain in her latest collection of poems.
Translations
Translations of the word "quatrain" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quarteto
🇮🇳 चौपाई
🇩🇪 Vierzeiler
🇮🇩 kuatrain
🇺🇦 катрен
🇵🇱 czterowers
🇯🇵 四行詩 (しぎょうし)
🇫🇷 quatrain
🇪🇸 cuarteto
🇹🇷 dörtlük
🇰🇷 사행시 (sahaengsi)
🇸🇦 رباعية (rubāʿiyya)
🇨🇿 čtyřverší
🇸🇰 štvorveršie
🇨🇳 四行诗 (sì háng shī)
🇸🇮 štirivrstičnica
🇮🇸 fjórleikur
🇰🇿 төрт жолды өлең (tört zholdy öleñ)
🇬🇪 ოთხსტრიქონიანი ლექსი (otkhstriqoniani leksi)
🇦🇿 dördlük
🇲🇽 cuarteto
Word origin
The word 'quatrain' originated from the French word 'quatrain', which means a group of four. The use of quatrains in poetry dates back to ancient times, with examples found in works from various cultures such as Persian, Arabic, and European poetry. Quatrains have been used to convey emotions, tell stories, and explore various themes in literature.