HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Foreign Words and Phrases


IPSO FACTO
Origin: Latin
by that fact or act (स्वतः)

QUID PRO QUO
Origin: Latin
something that is given to a person in return for something they have done (बदले में)

HASTA LA VISTA
Origin: Spanish
goodbye; see you later (विदा लेना)

ERGO
Origin: Latin
therefore (इसलिए)

MI CASA, SU CASA
Origin: Spanish
my house is your house (मेरा घर आपका घर है)

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Love idioms


Head over heels: Deeply and madly in love
Love at first sight: Falling in love immediately upon meeting
Tie the knot: To get married
Apple of my eye: Someone who is cherished above all others
Match made in heaven: Two people who are perfect for each other
Pop the question: To propose marriage
Wear your heart on your sleeve: Making your emotions and feelings very obvious
Love is blind: When you cannot see the faults of the person you love

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12 Fancy words you should know


Mellifluous (adjective): Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear (मधुर)
Opulent (adjective): Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish (भव्य/ शानदार)
Nefarious (adjective): Wicked, villainous, or criminal (दुष्ट)
Egregious (adjective): Outstandingly bad; shocking (अत्यंत बुरा)
Quintessence (noun): The most perfect or typical example of a quality (सर्वोत्कृष्ट उदाहरण)
Cacophony (noun): A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds (बेसुरापन)
Acquiesce (verb): To accept something reluctantly but without protest (चुपचाप स्वीकार करना)
Magnanimous (adjective): Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival (उदारचरित)
Pernicious (adjective): Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way (हानिकारक)
Discombobulate (verb): To disconcert or confuse (भ्रमित होना)
Alacrity (noun): Brisk and cheerful readiness (उत्साह)
Esoteric (adjective): Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people (गूढ़/ गोपनीय)

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Quote of the Week


The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.
कल की तैयारी आज का श्रेष्ठ काम है।

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Idioms and Phrases You Must Know


Tug at your forelock: To show respect by slightly bowing or being humble (थोड़ा सिर झुकाकर सम्मान दिखाना)
Example: He tugged at his forelock when he met the village elder.

Sit at the feet of someone: To learn from or respect someone a lot (किसी को बहुत सम्मान देना या उससे सीखना)
Example: The students sat at the feet of the wise teacher to learn.

Owe a debt of gratitude: To feel thankful and respect someone for their help (किसी की मदद के लिए शुक्रिया करना)
Example: I owe a debt of gratitude to my friend who supported me during hard times.

Stick your neck out: To take a big risk by saying or doing something bold (खतरे में पड़ जाना)
Example: Don’t be afraid to stick your neck out and share your ideas.

Risk life and limb: To put your life and body in danger (अपनी जान और शरीर को खतरे में डालना)
Example: Firefighters risk life and limb to save others.

Bet the ranch: To risk everything you have on one chance (अपना सब कुछ एक बार में दांव पर लगाना)
Example: He bet the ranch on his startup and invested all his savings.

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