Vocabulary Spotlight
Catnap
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Definition: थोड़ी नींद लेना (Thodi Neend Lena) – A short, light sleep, often during the day.
Pronunciation
[kat-nap]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Doze – झपकी लेना (Jhupki Lena)
Related Words
Snooze – थोड़ी नींद (Thodi Neend)
Word Origin
“Catnap” English shabd hai jo “cat” aur “nap” se bana hai, yeh unki short naps ko darshata hai jo din mein thoda so lete hain.
– “Catnap” comes from English, formed from “cat” and “nap,” representing short naps, often during the day.
Word Family
Noun: Catnap – थोड़ी नींद लेना (Thodi Neend Lena)
Verb: To catnap – थोड़ा सोना (Thoda Sona)
Usage Examples
1. Lunch ke baad usne thodi der ke liye catnap liya.
– He took a catnap for a short while after lunch.
2. Thakan door karne ke liye catnap lena sahi hota hai.
– Taking a catnap helps relieve fatigue.
Cultural Note
India mein afternoon catnap ko “power nap” bhi kaha jata hai, jo energy refresh karne mein madadgar hota hai.
In Context
Catnap ka use short aur refreshing naps ke liye hota hai, jo din ke beech thodi der ke liye so kar fresh feel karne ke liye liya jata hai.