Vocabulary Spotlight
Affection
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: स्नेह (Sneha) – A feeling of liking or fondness for someone.
Pronunciation
[uh-fek-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Fondness – स्नेह (sneha)
Related Words
Compassion – करुणा (karuna)
Word Origin
“Affection” Latin shabd “affectio” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “influence” ya “feeling”. Yeh emotions aur attachment ke liye use hota hai.
Word Family
Noun: Affection – स्नेह (sneha)
Adjective: Affectionate – स्नेही (snehi)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne pet ke liye deep affection dikhaya.
– She showed deep affection for her pet.
2. Uska family ke liye affection bahut strong hai.
– His affection for his family is very strong.
Cultural Note
India mein affection dikhana family aur friends ke beech common hai, aur emotional bonds par kaafi emphasis diya jata hai.
In Context
“Affection” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ke liye pyar aur caring nature dikhaya jaye, khaaskar close relationships mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Affection” ka matlab kya hai?
“Affection” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?