Vocabulary Spotlight
Carpe Diem
Part of Speech: Phrase
Definition: क्षण को जियो (Kshan ko jiyo) – Seize the day; enjoy the present moment.
Pronunciation
[kahr-pey dee-em]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Seize the moment – क्षण का आनन्द लो (Kshan ka anand lo)
Related Words
Present moment – वर्तमान क्षण (Vartaman Kshan)
Word Origin
“Carpe Diem” Latin ka phrase hai, jiska arth hota hai “Seize the Day”. Yeh poetic shabd hai jo ek Roman poet, Horace, se popular hua.
– “Carpe Diem” is a Latin phrase meaning “Seize the Day.” It became popular through the Roman poet Horace.
Word Family
Phrase: Carpe Diem – क्षण को जियो (Kshan ko jiyo)
Usage Examples
1. Zindagi bahut choti hai, carpe diem ka pal jeelo.
– Life is short, seize the moment of carpe diem.
2. Usne apne dosto ko carpe diem ki philosophy apnane ka salah di.
– He advised his friends to adopt the philosophy of carpe diem.
Cultural Note
Yeh concept Indian context mein bhi bhot popular hai, jaise “Kal kisne dekha” aur “YOLO” ke concept se juda hua hai.
In Context
Aaj ki duniya mein, Carpe Diem phrase aksar motivational quotes aur life advice mein dekha jaata hai jo logon ko vartaman mein jeene ki salah dete hain.