Vocabulary Spotlight
Albatross
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: अल्बाट्रॉस (Albatross) – A large sea bird; metaphorically, it can mean a burden or obstacle.
Pronunciation
[al-buh-tros]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Obstacle – रुकावट (Rukawat)
Related Words
Encumbrance – बाधा (Badha)
Word Origin
“Albatross” shabd Spanish aur Portuguese shabd “alcatraz” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “large seabird.” Yeh shabd samay ke saath symbolic burden ko darshane ke liye use hone laga.
– “Albatross” comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word “alcatraz,” meaning “large seabird.” Over time, it also came to symbolize a heavy burden or hindrance.
Word Family
Noun: Albatross – अल्बाट्रॉस (Albatross)
Metaphor: Albatross around one’s neck – एक भारी बोझ (Ek Bhaari Bojh)
Usage Examples
1. Uske purane karz uske liye albatross ban gaye hain.
– His old debts have become an albatross for him.
2. Albatross ek bahut bada samudri pakshi hai jo ocean ke upar lambi duur tak ud sakta hai.
– The albatross is a large seabird that can fly long distances over the ocean.
Cultural Note
English literature mein, “albatross” ka matlab ek symbolic burden ya bhoj se hota hai, jo kisi vyakti ko pareshaan karne wale obstacle ko darshata hai. Yeh idea “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” kavita se popular hua.
In Context
“Albatross” ka metaphorical meaning hai “bojh ya pareshani,” jo kisi aise situation ko darshata hai jo insaan ko peeche kheenchti hai. Yeh shabd commonly literature aur personal difficulties ko describe karne ke liye use hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Albatross” ka metaphorical matlab kya hai?
“Albatross” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?