Vocabulary Spotlight
Bard
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कवि (kavi) – A poet, especially one who writes epic or lyrical poetry and is considered skilled in storytelling.
Pronunciation
[bahd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Minstrel – गीतकार (geetkar)
Related Words
Lyricist – गीतकार (geetkar)
Word Origin
“Bard” shabd Celtic aur Latin bhasha se aaya hai, jiska matlab ek aise kavya rachnakar se hai jo kavita ke madhyam se kathayein aur itihaas sunata hai.
– “Bard” originates from Celtic and Latin, referring to a poet or storyteller who conveys stories and history through verse.
Word Family
Noun: Bard – कवि (kavi)
Noun: Bardic – कवि संबंधी (kavi sambandhi)
Usage Examples
1. Shakespeare ko England ka mahaan bard kaha jata hai.
– Shakespeare is called England’s great bard.
2. Purane samay mein bard apne kavya ke madhyam se itihas ko zinda rakhte the.
– In ancient times, bards preserved history through their poetry.
Cultural Note
Purane samay mein Bharat aur videsh mein bards ya kaviyon ka ek vishesh sthan tha jo rajya ke itihaas aur parakram ki kahaniyon ko kavita ke madhyam se prastut karte the.
In Context
“Bard” ka matlab ek vishesh kavi hai jo kavita ke madhyam se kathayein sunaata hai. Yeh shabd aaj bhi storytelling aur kavya rachna ke sandarbh mein prachalit hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bard” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bard” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?