Vocabulary Spotlight
Banal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: साधारण या उबाऊ (saadharan ya ubaoo) – So common or lacking originality that it becomes boring or uninteresting.
Pronunciation
[buh-nahl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Unoriginal – बिना नयापन (bina nayapan)
Related Words
Dull – फीका (feeka)
Word Origin
“Banal” shabd ka origin French se hua hai jiska matlab hai “common” ya “ordinary”. Yeh shabd un cheezon ke liye use hota hai jo boring ya overused ho gayi hain.
– “Banal” comes from French, meaning “common” or “ordinary,” used to describe things that are overused or uninteresting.
Word Family
Adjective: Banal – साधारण या उबाऊ (saadharan ya ubaoo)
Noun: Banality – साधारणता (saadharantaa)
Usage Examples
1. Unka speech itna banal tha ki log bore ho gaye.
– His speech was so banal that people got bored.
2. Yeh movie kuch naya nahi hai, bilkul banal lagti hai.
– This movie feels completely banal, with nothing new to offer.
Cultural Note
India mein “banal” ka concept un cheezon ya conversations ke liye hota hai jo repetitive ya overused ho gayi hain, jaise clichéd phrases aur dialogues.
In Context
“Banal” ka use un cheezon ya situations ko describe karne ke liye hota hai jo common aur uninteresting ho gayi hain, aur jisme originality ki kami ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Banal” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Banal” shabd ka origin kis language se hai?