HinKhoj Dictionary

a poem of lamentation (विलाप की एक कविता) - Elegy (शोक-गीत)

words which are inscribed on the grave or the tomb in the memory of the buried (कब्र या समाधि पर लिखे गए शब्द) - Epitaph (समाधि-लेख)

the act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things (पवित्र चीजों के बारे में अप्रिय बोलने का कार्य) - Blasphemy (ईश-निन्दा)

a book that contains information on various subjects (एक पुस्तक जिसमें विभिन्न विषयों की जानकारी हो) - Encyclopaedia (विश्वकोश)

one, who does not tired easily (जो आसानी से नहीं थकता हो) - Indefatigable (परिश्रमी)

fit to be eaten (खाए जाने योग्य) - Edible (खाने योग्य)

liable to catch fire easily (आसानी से आग पकड़ने वाला) - Inflammable (ज्वलनशील)

that which cannot be seen through (जिसके आर-पार ना देखा जा सके) - Opaque (अपारदर्शी)

fit to drink (पीने जाने योग्य)- Potable (पीने योग्य)

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(To get/have) COLD FEET

Meaning: To be too fearful to undertake or complete an action and show cowardice at the moment of action. ( किसी काम को शुरू करने से पहले या उसे पूरा करने का समय आने पर भयभीत हो जाना व कायरता दिखाना।)

Origin: इस phrase का कोई particular origin नहीं है पर यह अंदाज़ा लगाया जा सकता है कि जब आप किसी कार्य को करने में nervous होते हैं या आपको डर का अनुभव होता है, तब आपका शरीर ठंडा पड़ जाता है और still यानी स्थिर हो जाता है ।
So, cold feet represents a highly nervous and fearful state of body where you can’t move forward to do something.

Uses:
• The moment I stepped on the stage, I got cold feet and could not even sing a word.
(जिस क्षण मैंने मंच पर कदम रखा, मै घबरा गया और एक शब्द भी नहीं गा सका।)

• Every time she faces the camera, she gets cold feet.
(वह जब भी कैमरा के सामने आती है, बहुत nervous और परेशान हो जाती है।)

Those washrooms are very dirty. SAY Those washrooms are filthy.

(very dirty → filthy)

He behaves in a very funny manner. SAY He behaves in a hilarious manner.

(very funny → hilarious)

She is looking very beautiful in the bridal dress. SAY She is looking gorgeous in the bridal dress.

(very beautiful → gorgeous)

Doing yoga makes my mind very calm. SAY Doing yoga makes my mind serene.

(very calm → serene)

I am very tired. SAY I am exhausted.

(very tired → exhausted)

Earlier I used to come here very often. SAY Earlier I used to come here frequently.

(very often → frequently)

I am very happy after seeing my result. SAY I am ecstatic after seeing my result.

(very happy → ecstatic)

Nowadays she is very busy. SAY nowadays she is swamped.

(very busy → swamped)

That small boy is very scared after seeing Jurassic Park movie. SAY That small boy is petrified after seeing Jurassic Park movie.

(very scared → petrified)

He had a very serious expression on his face. SAY He had a grave expression on his face.

(very serious → grave)

It is really a very difficult task. SAY It is an arduous task.

(very difficult → arduous)

Jayesh in the singing reality show is a very talented boy. SAY Jayesh in the singing reality show is a gifted boy.

(very talented → gifted)

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अंग्रेज़ी में बहुत से शब्द ऐसे हैं जिनका प्रयोग हम अनावश्यक तरीके से हर जगह करते हैं। ऐसा नहीं है कि वे शब्द गलत हैं पर उन शब्दों की जगह अन्य शब्द उन feelings को अधिक प्रभावशाली तरीके से बता सकते है। कई बार हम VERY शब्द का प्रयोग बहुत से adjectives के साथ करते हैं, अपनी भाषा को प्रभावशाली बनाने के लिए उन शब्दों की जगह (VERY + adjective) हम अन्य शब्द भी प्रयोग कर सकते हैं। जैसे -

She is very cute. SAY She is very adorable.

(very cute → adorable)

She made a very fast recovery. SAY She made a swift recovery.

(very fast → swift)

Rohan is a very shy boy. SAY Rahul is a timid boy.

(very shy → timid)

My father got very angry by seeing my marks. SAY My father got furious by seeing my marks.

(very angry → furious)

Samy is looking very bad today. SAY Samy is looking awful today.

(very bad → awful)

I went to a very fancy hotel for dinner. SAY I went to a lavish hotel for dinner.

(very fancy → lavish)

Her vote is very important at this time. SAY Her vote is crucial at this time.

(very important → crucial)

The share market is very slow. SAY The share market is sluggish.

(very slow → sluggish)

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'Too bad' का अर्थ है means regrettable (पछतावा करने योग्य) या unfortunate (दुर्भाग्य).  वाक्य में इसका प्रयॊग जो कार्य हो चुका है, उसके लिए अपनी चिंता या खेद जताने के लिए किया जाता है। हो सकता है वह घटना आपके साथ घटित हुई हो, जिससे आप बात कर रहे हैं - उनके साथ या किसी अन्य व्यक्ति के साथ जो बातचीत के समय वहां उपलब्ध ना हो। जैसे -

It's too bad that she lost her job. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि उसने अपनी नौकरी खो दी।)

It's too bad that he has to leave the house. (यह बहुत बुरा है उसे घर छोड़ना पड़ेगा।)

It's too bad that she found out the secret. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि उसे राज का पता चला।)

It's too bad we will not be there on time. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि हम वहाँ समय पर नहीं होंगे।)

It's too bad that all tickets are already sold for Bahubali 2. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि बाहुबली 2 की सभी टिकट पहले से ही बिक चुकी है।)

It's too bad that it is supposed to rain. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि शायद बारिश होने वाली है।)

It's too bad that she met with an accident. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि उसकी दुर्घटना हो गई।)

It's too bad that you do not understand. (यह बहुत बुरा है कि आप नहीं समझते।)

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