Vocabulary Spotlight
Assert
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: दावा करना (Daava karna) – To state something with confidence or forcefully.
Pronunciation
[uh-surt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Affirm – पुष्टि करना (pushti karna)
Related Words
Assertion – दावा (daava)
Word Origin
“Assert” Latin ke “asserere” shabd se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “claim karna ya uphold karna”. Yeh English mein 16th century mein introduce hua.
– The word “Assert” is derived from the Latin word “asserere,” meaning “to claim or uphold.” It entered English in the 16th century.
Word Family
Noun: Assertion – दावा (daava)
Adjective: Assertive – आत्मविश्वासी (aatmavishvasi)
Usage Examples
1. Usne apne haq ko assert kiya aur apna view rakha.
– She asserted her right and presented her view.
2. Naye leader ne team ke saamne apne goals ko assert kiya.
– The new leader asserted his goals in front of the team.
Cultural Note
India mein, assert ka matlab aksar apne views aur hak ka spasht roop se prakat karna hota hai, jo ki kaam aur vyaktigat sthanon mein bhi important maana jata hai.
In Context
Aajkal “assert” shabd ka istemaal apne vicharon ko spasht aur confidence ke saath express karne ke liye hota hai. Yeh communication skills aur leadership traits mein bhi dekha jaata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Assert” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Assert” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?