Vocabulary Spotlight
Camouflage
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: छलावरण (Chhalavaran) – Kisi cheez ko is tarah se chhupaana ya dhakna ki woh aas-paas ki cheezon mein ghul-mil jaaye.
Pronunciation
[kam-uh-flahzh]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Cover – आड़ (Aad)
Related Words
Hide – छुपना (Chhupna)
Word Origin
“Camouflage” French bhasha se aaya hai, jisme iska matlab tha “to disguise”. Yeh pehli baar military ke liye World War I ke time par use hua tha.
Word Family
Verb: Camouflage – छलावरण करना (Chhalavaran karna)
Adjective: Camouflaged – छुपा हुआ (Chhupa hua)
Usage Examples
1. Sainikon ne jungle mein apne aapko camouflage kiya.
– The soldiers camouflaged themselves in the forest.
2. Kahi prani camouflage ka istemaal apne shikaron se bachne ke liye karte hain.
– Many animals use camouflage to hide from predators.
Cultural Note
Camouflage ka use military mein common hai, lekin fashion aur design mein bhi iska kaafi trend hai, jahan is design ka use kapdon aur accessories mein hota hai.
In Context
Camouflage word aksar military context mein suna jaata hai. Yeh concept tab bhi istemaal hota hai jab kisi ko chhupane ya apna asal roop chhupane ki zaroorat hoti hai.