Vocabulary Spotlight
Agape
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Definition: हैरान होकर मुंह खोले हुए (Hairan hokar Munh Khole Hue) – With the mouth wide open, especially in surprise, wonder, or shock.
Pronunciation
[uh-geyp]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Amazed – चकित (Chakit)
Related Words
Wide-eyed – बड़ी आंखों से देखना (Badi Aankhon Se Dekhna)
Word Origin
“Agape” Greek shabd “agapan” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to love,” par English mein iska meaning evolved ho kar wonder ya surprise mein munh khule hone ke roop mein use hota hai.
– “Agape” originates from the Greek word “agapan,” meaning “to love,” though in English it evolved to describe an expression of wonder or surprise with an open mouth.
Word Family
Adjective: Agape – हैरान (Hairan)
Adverb: Agape – आश्चर्य में (Ashcharya mein)
Usage Examples
1. Jaise hi usne news suni, woh agape reh gaya.
– When he heard the news, he was left agape.
2. Uske magic trick ko dekhkar bachche agape ho gaye.
– The kids were left agape watching his magic trick.
Cultural Note
India mein log agape reaction tab dekhte hain jab kuch unexpected ya surprising hota hai, jaise street performers ya shocking news ke waqt.
In Context
“Agape” ka istemaal un moments ko describe karne ke liye hota hai jahan log hairan ya shocked hote hain aur munh khula reh jata hai, jaise kisi surprise ya miraculous moment mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Agape” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Agape” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?