Vocabulary Spotlight
Dainties
Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)
Definition: नाज़ुक व्यंजन (Naazuk vyanjan) – Small, delicate treats or delicacies, often referring to fine food items.
Pronunciation
[deyn-teez]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Treats – मजेदार खाने (majedaar khaane)
Related Words
Pastries – पेस्ट्री (pastry)
Word Origin
“Dainties” Middle English shabd “deintie” se aaya hai, jo delicacy aur pleasure ke sense mein use hota tha.
– The word “Dainties” comes from the Middle English term “deintie,” used to mean delicacy and pleasure.
Word Family
Noun (Singular): Dainty – नाज़ुक व्यंजन (naazuk vyanjan)
Adjective: Dainty – नाज़ुक (naazuk)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne mehmaanon ke liye dainties banaye jo sabko bahut pasand aaye.
– She made dainties for her guests, which everyone loved.
2. Diwali par alag-alag dainties banana ek rasam hai.
– Making various dainties is a tradition during Diwali.
Cultural Note
India mein, alag-alag tyohaaron par dainties banaye jaate hain, jaise mithai aur savory items, jo festival ka mazaa aur bhi badha dete hain.
In Context
“Dainties” ka istemaal aksar festive aur special occasions ke food items ke liye hota hai, jo small aur tasty hote hain, aur mostly guests ko entertain karne ke liye serve kiye jaate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Dainties” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Dainties” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?