Vocabulary Spotlight
Blunder
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: भारी गलती (Bhaari Galti) – A careless or foolish mistake.
Pronunciation
[BLUHN-der]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Error – भूल (Bhool)
Related Words
Misstep – चूक (Chook)
Word Origin
“Blunder” shabd Old Norse ke “blundra” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to shut one’s eyes,” aur ye 14th century se careless mistakes ko dikhata hai.
– “Blunder” comes from the Old Norse word “blundra,” meaning “to shut one’s eyes,” symbolizing a careless mistake since the 14th century.
Word Family
Noun: Blunderer – गलती करने वाला (Galti Karne Wala)
Verb: To blunder – गलती करना (Galti Karna)
Usage Examples
1. Uske presentation mein kai blunders the jo sabne notice kiya.
– His presentation had several blunders that everyone noticed.
2. Exam mein blunder ki wajah se uske marks kam aaye.
– His marks were low due to a blunder in the exam.
Cultural Note
India mein blunder ka istemaal aise serious mistakes ko dikhane ke liye hota hai jo bina soche samjhe kiya gaya ho, jaise important kaam mein chook hona.
In Context
“Blunder” ka use careless ya foolish mistakes ke liye hota hai jo situation ko bigaad sakti hain, jaise business ya studies mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Blunder” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Blunder” shabd ka asal kya hai?