Vocabulary Spotlight
Blanket
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कंबल (Kambal) – A large, soft cover used to keep warm.
Pronunciation
[blang-kit]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Quilt – रजाई (Rajai)
Related Words
Cozy – आरामदायक (Aaraamdayak)
Word Origin
“Blanket” Middle English shabd se aaya hai, jo Old French aur Latin ke shabd “blancus” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “white” ya “soft cover”.
– The word “Blanket” comes from Middle English, which was derived from the Old French and Latin term “blancus”, meaning “white” or “soft cover”.
Word Family
Adjective: Blanket-like – कंबल जैसा (Kambal jaisa)
Usage Examples
1. Raat ko sardi se bachne ke liye usne blanket liya.
– She took a blanket to stay warm at night.
2. Usne apne bache ko blanket mein lapet diya.
– She wrapped her child in a blanket.
Cultural Note
India mein, sardi ke mausam mein garam blankets aur razaiyan aam taur par ghar mein istemaal ki jaati hain. Yeh har pradesh mein alag designs aur kapdon mein milte hain.
In Context
Blanket shabd aksar thand ke mausam ya sukoon bharay palon mein istemaal hota hai. Yeh aaj kal travel aur emergency kits mein bhi zaroori cheez hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blanket” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blanket” shabd ka asal kya hai?