Vocabulary Spotlight
Blister
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: छाला (Chaala) – A small bubble or swelling on the skin, often caused by friction or heat.
Pronunciation
[blis-ter]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Swelling – सूजन (Soojan)
Related Words
Burn – जलना (Jalna)
Word Origin
“Blister” shabd Middle English se aaya hai, jo Old French aur Latin “blistera” se nikalta hai, jiska matlab hai “bubble” ya “swell”.
– “Blister” comes from Middle English, which originated from Old French and Latin “blistera,” meaning “bubble” or “swell”.
Word Family
Verb: Blistering – जलना या छालों का बनना (Jalna ya chaalon ka banna)
Usage Examples
1. Zyada chalne se uske pair par blister ho gaya.
– Walking too much gave him a blister on his foot.
2. Garam kadhai se haath jalne par blister ban gaya.
– A blister formed after his hand got burned from a hot pan.
Cultural Note
India mein blister ka istemaal maansik aur sharirik pareshaaniyon ko dikhane ke liye bhi hota hai, jese ki “struggle ke blister” yaani mushkilein aur challenges.
In Context
Blister ka use zyada friction, garmi, ya pressure ke kaaran hone waale skin par phodo ko dikhane ke liye hota hai, aur daily life injuries mein ye aam hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blister” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blister” shabd ka asal kya hai?