Vocabulary Spotlight
Dais
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: मंच (Manch) – A raised platform in a hall or large room, often used for speakers or honored guests.
Pronunciation
[dey-is]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Stage – स्टेज (stage)
Related Words
Stand – खड़ा मंच (khada manch)
Word Origin
“Dais” shabd Old French “deis” se aaya hai, jo ek raised platform ke liye use hota tha aur Middle English mein aakar yeh official events mein use hone laga.
– “Dais” comes from Old French “deis,” referring to a raised platform, and was adopted in Middle English for official events.
Word Family
Noun: Dais – मंच (manch)
Plural: Daises – मंच (manch)
Usage Examples
1. Principal ne dais par aakar awards distribute kiye.
– The principal came onto the dais to distribute awards.
2. Ceremony mein chief guest ko dais par bulaya gaya.
– The chief guest was invited onto the dais for the ceremony.
Cultural Note
India mein dais ka use ceremonies, school events, aur public speeches ke dauraan hota hai, aur yahaan vishesh roop se sammanit vyakti ko dais par baithne ka samman diya jata hai.
In Context
“Dais” shabd ka istemaal official ya ceremonial settings mein hota hai jahan speakers, dignitaries, aur guests ko sabke saamne baithne ka samman diya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Dais” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Dais” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?