Abnegation

Vocabulary Spotlight

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: त्याग (Tyag) – The act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial.

Pronunciation

[ab-ni-gey-shuhn]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Renunciation – त्याग (tyag)
Self-denial – आत्म-अस्वीकार (aatm-asvikar)

Related Words

Self-sacrifice – आत्म-बलिदान (aatm-balidan)
Asceticism – तपस्या (tapasya)

Word Origin

“Abnegation” Latin ke “abnegatio” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “refusal ya denial”. Yeh shabd English mein self-denial aur sacrifice ke context mein use hota hai.

– “Abnegation” comes from Latin “abnegatio,” meaning “refusal or denial,” used to describe self-denial or sacrifice.

Word Family

Noun: Abnegation – त्याग (tyag)

Verb: Abnegate – अस्वीकार करना (asvikar karna)

Usage Examples

1. Sadhu logon mein abnegation ka prabhav hota hai.

– There is a culture of abnegation among saints.

2. Unka abnegation aur sacrifice prashansa ke layak hai.

– His abnegation and sacrifice are admirable.

Cultural Note

India mein “abnegation” ka concept spiritual aur religious practices mein popular hai, jahan par log apne desires ko sacrifice karte hain.

In Context

“Abnegation” ka istemaal self-denial aur sacrifice ko darshane ke liye hota hai, khaaskar spiritual aur ethical contexts mein.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Abnegation” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Self-denial (आत्म-अस्वीकार)

Acceptance (स्वीकार)

Enjoyment (आनंद)

Indulgence (लिप्त होना)

‘Self-denial’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abnegation” ka matlab hai kisi cheez ko apne aap se reject karna ya deny karna.

“Abnegation” shabd kis language se aaya hai?

Greek (ग्रीक)

French (फ्रेंच)

Sanskrit (संस्कृत)

Latin (लैटिन)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abnegation” Latin ke “abnegatio” se aaya hai.

Kaunsa shabd “abnegation” ka opposite hai?

Sacrifice (बलिदान)

Indulgence (लिप्त होना)

Renunciation (त्याग)

Self-denial (आत्म-अस्वीकार)

‘Indulgence’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abnegation” ka opposite kisi cheez mein involve hone ya usse enjoy karne ko darshata hai.