Vocabulary Spotlight
Bumping
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: टकराना (Takrana) – To hit or knock against something, often unintentionally; to move into someone or something.
Pronunciation
[buhmp-ing]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Hitting – मारना (maar na)
Related Words
Colliding – टकराना (takrana)
Word Origin
“Bumping” shabd Middle English “bumpen” se aya hai, jiska matlab impact ya collision tha. Yeh aksar unintentional knocking ko describe karta hai.
– “Bumping” comes from Middle English “bumpen,” referring to an impact or collision, often unintentional.
Word Family
Verb: Bumping – टकराना (takrana)
Noun: Bump – टक्कर (takkar)
Usage Examples
1. Raaste mein chalne waqt wo ek aadmi se bump kar gaya.
– While walking, he bumped into a man on the road.
2. Car bumping sound kar rahi thi kyunki wo potholed road par thi.
– The car was making a bumping sound as it moved on a potholed road.
Cultural Note
India mein “bumping into” phrases ka use aksar unintentional encounters ya takraav ko describe karne ke liye hota hai, jaise crowd mein takrana.
In Context
“Bumping” ka use tab hota hai jab koi cheez unintended collision ya knock produce karti hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bumping” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bumping” shabd ka origin kya hai?