Vocabulary Spotlight
Admonish
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: फटकार लगाना (Fatkaar lagana) – To firmly warn or reprimand someone.
Pronunciation
[ad-mon-ish]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Warn – चेतावनी देना (chetavni dena)
Related Words
Criticize – आलोचना करना (alochna karna)
Word Origin
“Admonish” Latin ke “admonere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to remind or warn”. English mein iska istemaal medieval times se hai.
Word Family
Verb: Admonish – फटकार लगाना (fatkaar lagana)
Noun: Admonition – चेतावनी (chetavni)
Usage Examples
1. Teacher ne uske galat kaam ke liye usko admonish kiya.
– The teacher admonished him for his misbehavior.
2. Parents apne bachchon ko kabhi-kabhi achi adatein seekhane ke liye admonish karte hain.
– Parents sometimes admonish their children to instill good habits.
Cultural Note
India mein, bacchon aur students ko kabhi-kabhi discipline aur values seekhane ke liye admonish kiya jata hai.
In Context
“Admonish” shabd ka istemaal zyada tar kisi galti ya unacceptable behavior par warning dene ke liye hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Admonish” ka matlab kya hai?
“Admonish” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?