Vocabulary Spotlight
Attic
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: अटारी (Ataari) – Ek ghar ka upar ka chhota kamra, jahan aksar purane saman ko rakha jata hai.
Pronunciation
[at-ik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Garret – छोटा ऊपरी कमरा (Chhota oopari kamra)
Related Words
Basement – तहखाना (Tehkhana)
Word Origin
“Attic” shabd Greek word “Attikos” se aaya hai, jo ek region ko refer karta hai jahan ek specific architectural style tha. Angrezi mein iska use upper rooms ya storage ke liye hone laga.
– The word “Attic” comes from the Greek “Attikos,” referring to a region with a unique architectural style, later adopted in English for upper rooms or storage spaces.
Word Family
Noun: Attic – अटारी (Ataari)
Adjective: Attic-style – अटारी शैली का (Ataari shaili ka)
Usage Examples
1. Usne purani kitaabein attic mein rakheen.
– She stored old books in the attic.
2. Bacho ko attic mein khojne mein bahut maza aata hai.
– Kids enjoy exploring the attic.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein aam taur par ghar mein attic nahi hoti, par kuch bade aur colonial style ke gharon mein yeh mil sakti hai. Isme purana ya rarely used saman rakha jata hai.
In Context
“Attic” shabd ka istemaal aksar ghar ke unused space ya storage area ke liye hota hai. Western gharo mein attic ek maamuli cheez hai jahan purane ya seasonal items rakhe jate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Attic” ka matlab kya hai?
“Attic” shabd kis language se aaya hai?