Vocabulary Spotlight
Aphorisms
Part of Speech: Noun (Plural)
Definition: सूक्तियाँ (suktiyan) – Chhoti aur prabhavshali baatein jo kisi vichar ya sachai ko seedhe aur saaf tareeke se darshati hain.
Pronunciation
[af-uh-riz-uhmz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Maxims – सूक्तियाँ (suktiyan)
Related Words
Adages – कहावतें (kahawatein)
Word Origin
“Aphorisms” shabd Greek ke “aphorismos” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “definitions”. Yeh chhoti aur prabhavshali baatein hain jo kisi vichar ko seedhe aur safal tareeke se vyakti karti hain.
– The word “Aphorisms” comes from the Greek “aphorismos,” meaning “definitions,” and refers to concise statements that express clear ideas or truths.
Word Family
Singular Noun: Aphorism – सूक्ति (sukti)
Adjective: Aphoristic – सूक्तिपूर्ण (suktipurn)
Usage Examples
1. “Knowledge is power” aur “Actions speak louder than words” jaise aphorisms humare jeevan mein prabhavshali hain.
– Aphorisms like “Knowledge is power” and “Actions speak louder than words” are impactful in our lives.
2. Kai aise aphorisms hain jo life lessons dene mein madadgar hote hain.
– There are many aphorisms that help impart life lessons.
Cultural Note
India mein aphorisms ka istemaal day-to-day life mein wisdom aur life lessons ko share karne ke liye hota hai. Yeh sayings aksar seniors ya spiritual texts mein bhi milte hain.
In Context
“Aphorisms” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi chhoti aur prabhavshali baat ke madhyam se badi aur gyaan bhari baat samjhaayi jaaye. Yeh teachings aur literature mein aksar use hote hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aphorisms” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aphorisms” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?