Vocabulary Spotlight
Ape
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: नकल करना (nakal karna) – Kisi ke behavior ya actions ko imitate karna ya ek janwar jo praaniyon mein se hai, jise hum बंदर bhi kehte hain.
Pronunciation
[eyp]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Copy – दोहराना (dohrana)
Related Words
Mock – मजाक बनाना (mazaak banana)
Word Origin
“Ape” shabd Old English se aaya hai aur ye praniyon ki ek species ko darshata hai jo humans ki nakal kar sakte hain. Verb ke roop mein iska matlab hai kisi ki copying karna.
– The word “Ape” comes from Old English, referring to a primate species known for imitating human behavior. As a verb, it means to copy someone.
Word Family
Noun: Ape – बंदर (bandar)
Verb: Aping – नकल करना (nakal karna)
Usage Examples
1. Chhote bacche bade bhai ka behavior ape karte hain.
– Young children often ape the behavior of their older siblings.
2. Jungle mein kai tarah ke ape paye jaate hain.
– Many kinds of apes are found in the jungle.
Cultural Note
India mein “ape” shabd aksar kisike behavior ya style ko copy karne ke liye istemaal hota hai. Bachche apne bade ya celebrities ki nakal karte hain aur ise “aping” kaha jata hai.
In Context
“Ape” ka use animal aur verb ke roop mein hota hai, jahan kisi vyakti ya cheez ki copying ya imitation ko dikhaya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Ape” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Ape” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?