Vocabulary Spotlight
Beads
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: मोती या माला के दाने (moti ya mala ke daane) – Ek chhote gol ya decorative piece jo jewelry aur decoration mein use hota hai.
Pronunciation
[beedz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Jewels – गहने (gahne)
Related Words
String – धागा (dhaga)
Word Origin
“Beads” shabd Old English “gebed” se aaya hai, jo originally prayer ke meaning mein use hota tha aur baad mein in small decorative items ke liye use hone laga.
Word Family
Noun: Beading – माला बनाना (mala banana)
Adjective: Beaded – मोतियों वाला (motiyon wala)
Usage Examples
1. Uske necklace mein sundar beads lage hue the.
– Her necklace had beautiful beads.
2. Beads ka use aksar mala aur bracelet banane mein hota hai.
– Beads are often used to make necklaces and bracelets.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein beads ka use sirf jewelry mein nahi, balki spiritual mala aur rituals mein bhi hota hai.
In Context
Beads ka use jewelry aur handicrafts ke liye hota hai aur yeh India mein traditional aur modern jewelry ka hissa hai.