HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Hindi proverbs/ idioms in English


खोदा पहाड़ निकली चुहिया - To Go in vain
काँटे से काँटा निकलता है - Diamond cuts diamond
घोंघे की चाल से चलना/ बहुत धीरे चलना - To run at a snail's pace
बोये पेड़ बबूल का आम कहाँ से होय - Bramble brings forth thorns only
थोड़े से रह जाना - Stop short of something

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Animal sounds


Lions: Roar
Dogs: Woofs, barks
Birds: Chirps, whistles
Cats: Meows, growls
Frogs: Croaks
Dolphins: Clicks, whistles
Bees: Buzzes
Elephants: Trumpets, rumbles

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Quote of the week


Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.
ऐसे जियो जैसे की तुम आज मरने वाले हो; ऐसे सीखो जैसे तुम्हें हमेशा जीना है।

                                                                           - Gandhiji

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Advanced vocabulary


dragnet - a series of actions taken by the police that are intended to catch criminals (महाजाल)
The police have widened their dragnet in their search for the killer.

masticate - to chew food (चबाना)
Don't gulp everything down without masticating.

oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat (पतवार/ चप्पू)
He dipped his oars into the water and pulled.

motley - consisting of many different types that do not appear to go together (मिश्रित)
We have a motley of cultures and religions to teach our younger generation.

entail - to make something necessary, or to involve something (अपरिहार्य होना)
Such a large investment in the share market inevitably entails some risk.

 

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Social media acronyms and slang


IKR - I know, right?
OMW - on my way
TBF - to be fair
TBH - to be honest
BRB - be right back
BTS – Behind the scenes
FBF – Flashback Friday
FOMO – Fear of missing out
IDC – I don’t care
IMO – In my opinion
LMK – Let me know
NBD – No big deal

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