Vocabulary Spotlight
Benediction
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: आशीर्वाद या प्रार्थना (Aashirwad ya prarthana) – A blessing or the act of blessing, often given in a religious context.
Pronunciation
[ben-i-dik-shuhn]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Prayer – प्रार्थना (prarthana)
Related Words
Grace – कृपा (kripa)
Word Origin
“Benediction” Latin word “benedictio” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai blessing. Yeh shabd religious context mein blessing dene ke liye use hota hai.
– “Benediction” originates from Latin “benedictio,” meaning blessing, often used in religious settings.
Word Family
Noun: Benediction – आशीर्वाद (aashirwad)
Adjective: Benedicted – आशीर्वाद प्राप्त (aashirwad prapt)
Usage Examples
1. Panditji ne pooja ke ant mein sabko benediction diya.
– The priest gave everyone a benediction at the end of the prayer.
2. Uske grandparents ne uske safar ke liye benediction diya.
– His grandparents gave him a benediction for his journey.
Cultural Note
India mein benediction ya aashirwad dena ek common practice hai, jo elders se younger generation ko diya jata hai for prosperity and success.
In Context
“Benediction” ka use religious settings mein hota hai jab kisi ko positive blessings aur prarthana di jati hai unke wellbeing ke liye.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Benediction” ka kya matlab hai?
“Benediction” shabd ka origin kya hai?