Vocabulary Spotlight
Charlatan
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: धोखेबाज़ या जालसाज़ व्यक्ति (Dhokhebaaz ya jalsaaz vyakti) – A person who pretends to have knowledge or skills they do not actually possess.
Pronunciation
[shahr-luh-tn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Imposter – जाली (Jaali)
Related Words
Pretender – दिखावा करने वाला (Dikhava karne wala)
Word Origin
“Charlatan” Italian shabd “ciarlatano” se aya hai, jo aise vyakti ko refer karta hai jo apne aap ko expert batata hai bina asli gyaan ke.
– The word “Charlatan” comes from the Italian word “ciarlatano,” referring to someone who falsely claims expertise.
Word Family
Noun: Charlatan – धोखेबाज़ व्यक्ति (Dhokhebaaz vyakti)
Adjective: Charlatanic – धोखाधड़ी से संबंधित (Dhokhadhaadi se sambandhit)
Usage Examples
1. Us vyakti ko charlatan kaha gaya kyunki usne jhooti dawayi ki thi.
– That person was called a charlatan because he made false claims.
2. Charlatans logon ko apne dhokhe mein fasane ki koshish karte hain.
– Charlatans try to deceive people into believing them.
Cultural Note
India mein kai tarah ke charlatans paaye jaate hain jo apne aap ko baba ya doctor ke roop mein darshate hain bina asli gyaan ke.
In Context
Aaj ke samay mein charlatan shabd aksar aise logon ke liye use hota hai jo logon ko dhokha dene ke liye jhooti pehchan ka istemaal karte hain.