HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Different types of mania - 1


Technomania - Craze for technology (प्रौद्योगिकी/ टेक्नोलोजी के प्रति प्रेम)
Teutomania - Obsession with German things (जर्मन चीजों का जुनून)
Thanatomania - Belief that one has been affected by death magic, and resulting illness (विश्वास कि मृत्यु जादू, और परिणामी बीमारी से प्रभावित होता है)
Theatromania - Craze for going to plays (नाटकों में जाने का उन्माद)
Theomania - Belief that one is a god (धर्मोन्माद)
Timbromania Craze for stamp collecting (टिकट संग्रह के प्रति प्रेम)

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Root word: Astro-


Astrology - the study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people
Astronomer - a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space
Astrophil - One interested in star lore; an amateur astronomer
Astronaut -A person who has been trained for traveling in space
Astronautics - The science of creating space worthy vehicles
Astrosphere - The sphere of the stars
Astrometry -The measuring of the heavenly bodies खगोलमिति
Astrometer - Instrument for measuring heavenly bodies खगोलीय पिंड
Astrophysics - the study of the physical and chemical structure of the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space

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Vocabulary for competitive exams


Aspirant: An ambitious and aspiring young person (उम्मीदवार)
Brash: Offensively bold (भड़कीला)
Concur: Be in accord, be in agreement (सहमत होना)
Frenzy: State of violent mental agitation (उन्माद/ पागलपन)
Incongruous: Lacking in harmony (असंबद्ध)

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Idioms with 'GREEN'


1. As Green As Grass
Meaning 1: describe something that is very green in color (ऐसी चीज़ तो हरे रंग की हो)
Meaning 2: describe a person who is very naive or inexperienced (एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जो बहुत भोला या अनुभवहीन हो)

2. To Be Green With Envy
Meaning: to be very jealous of another person (दूसरे व्यक्ति से बहुत ईर्ष्या करना/ ईर्ष्यालु)

3. To Give Someone The Green Light
Meaning: to give someone permission to do something (आज्ञा देना)

4. To Go Green On Someone
Meaning: to get very upset at someone (नाराज़ होना)

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British English vs American English


American English - British English
  antenna               -    aerial
   mad                 -    angry
   anyplace           -    anywhere
   fall                    -   autumn
   bill                    - bank note
   attorney            -  barrister, solicitor
   cookie               -   biscuit
   hood               -     bonnet
   trunk                 -  boot
   janitor               -   caretaker

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