Vocabulary Spotlight
Alms
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: दान (Daan) – Money, food, or goods given to those in need as a form of charity or religious duty.
Pronunciation
[aamz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Donation – दान (Daan)
Related Words
Offering – भेंट (Bhent)
Word Origin
“Alms” Greek aur Old English shabd “eleemosyna” se aaya hai, jo religious charity ko darshata hai. Yeh shabd ancient practices se juda hai jisme log gareeb aur zaruratmand logon ko dhan ya vastra dete the.
– “Alms” originates from the Greek and Old English word “eleemosyna,” meaning religious charity. It is rooted in ancient practices of giving money or goods to the needy.
Word Family
Noun: Alms – दान (Daan)
Adjective: Almsgiving – दानशीलता (Daansheelta)
Usage Examples
1. Woh apni income ka ek hissa alms ke roop mein gareebon ko deta hai.
– He donates a portion of his income as alms to the poor.
2. Mandir ke bahar log alms dene ke liye ikattha hote hain.
– People gather outside the temple to give alms.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein “alms” ka concept kai religious aur cultural practices ka hissa hai, jahan log daan dete hain gareeb aur zaruratmand logon ko. Yeh samajik aur dharmik kartavya ka ek prateek hai.
In Context
“Alms” ka istemaal jab hota hai jab kisi gareeb ya zaruratmand vyakti ko help ki jaye, jaise food, kapde, ya paisa dena. Yeh social aur religious contexts mein commonly dekha ja sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Alms” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Alms” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?