Vocabulary Spotlight
Bravo
Part of Speech: Interjection
Definition: शाबाश (Shaabaash) – A word to show approval, praise, or encouragement.
Pronunciation
[brah-voh]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Applause – प्रशंसा (prashansa)
Related Words
Cheer – जयकारा (jaykara)
Word Origin
“Bravo” Italian bhasha se aaya hai, jisme iska matlab hai “bold” ya “excellent”. Yeh word tarah-tarah ke art forms aur performances mein istemaal hota hai.
– “Bravo” comes from Italian, where it means “bold” or “excellent.” It is often used in performances to express admiration.
Word Family
Adjective: Brave – साहसी (sahaasi)
Usage Examples
1. Jab usne performance khatam ki, logon ne zor se “Bravo!” kaha.
– When he finished his performance, people shouted “Bravo!”
2. Cricket match mein, Harsh ki fielding dekh ke sab ne “Bravo!” kaha.
– Watching Harsh’s fielding in the cricket match, everyone said “Bravo!”
Cultural Note
India mein “Bravo” ka istemaal international sports ya theater mein suna jata hai, jab koi achha performance deta hai. Hindi mein “shaabaash” ka matlab same hota hai.
In Context
Aksar “Bravo” theater, dance, aur music performances ke waqt suna jata hai jab audience performer ko encourage karna chahti hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bravo” ka matlab kya hota hai?
“Bravo” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?