Vocabulary Spotlight
Bask
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: धूप सेकना (dhoop sekna) – To lie in and enjoy warmth, usually from the sun; also to take pleasure or pride in something.
Pronunciation
[bask]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Sunbathe – धूप में आराम करना (dhoop mein aaram karna)
Related Words
Enjoy – आनंद लेना (anand lena)
Word Origin
“Bask” shabd Middle English se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai warmth mein enjoy karna. Yah aksar dhoop mein baithe hue relaxation ke liye istemaal hota hai.
– “Bask” comes from Middle English, meaning to enjoy warmth, often referring to relaxing in the sun.
Word Family
Verb: Bask – धूप सेकना (dhoop sekna)
Noun: Basking – आराम करना (aaram karna)
Usage Examples
1. Usne dhoop mein bait kar bask kiya aur aaram liya.
– He basked in the sun and relaxed.
2. Woh apne achievement par bask kar raha tha.
– He was basking in the glory of his achievement.
Cultural Note
India mein sardiyon mein bask karna bahut aam hai, jahan log dhoop mein baith kar garmi aur sukoon ka maza lete hain, jo ek relaxation ka anubhav hota hai.
In Context
“Bask” shabd ka prayog sirf dhoop mein relaxation ke liye hi nahi, balki kisi achievement ko enjoy karne ke sandarbh mein bhi hota hai, jaise “basking in glory.”
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bask” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bask” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?