Vocabulary Spotlight
Castle
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: किला (Kila) – A large fortified building or set of buildings, often used historically as a residence by royalty or nobility.
Pronunciation
[kas-ul]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Palace – महल (Mahal)
Related Words
Fortification – किलेबंदी (Kilebandi)
Word Origin
“Castle” shabd Latin aur Old English se aaya hai, jiska arth hota hai “fortified place”. Yeh shabd medieval Europe ke palaces aur forts ko darshata tha.
– The word “Castle” comes from Latin and Old English, meaning “fortified place,” and it described fortified buildings in medieval Europe.
Word Family
Noun: Castle – किला (Kila)
Adjective: Castle-like – किले जैसा (Kile Jaisa)
Usage Examples
1. Raja ka shandar castle pahaadi par bana hua tha.
– The king’s magnificent castle was built on the hill.
2. European countries mein kai historic castles aaj bhi hai.
– Many historic castles still exist in European countries.
Cultural Note
India mein bhi kai prachin kiley hain jo raja-maharajao ke rahne ke liye banaye gaye the. Yeh kiley ab tourist attractions hain.
In Context
Castle ka matlab modern context mein bhi secure aur grand place hota hai, aur yeh European history aur architecture ka ek bada hissa hai.