Vocabulary Spotlight
Daub
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: लगाना या पोतना (Lagana ya potna) – To smear or apply a substance, usually in a rough or careless way.
Pronunciation
[dawb]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Spread – फैलाना (failana)
Related Words
Paint – रंगना (rangna)
Word Origin
“Daub” word Middle English aur Old French ke “dauber” shabd se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “to plaster or smear” – kisi cheez par pyaar ya carelessly kuch lagana.
– The word “Daub” originated from Middle English and Old French “dauber,” meaning “to plaster or smear” something.
Word Family
Noun: Daubing – पोतने की क्रिया (potne ki kriya)
Adjective: Daubed – पोता हुआ (pota hua)
Usage Examples
1. Bacchon ne apne haathon se rang diwaar par daub kar diya.
– The children daubed paint on the wall with their hands.
2. Artist ne brush se rough strokes mein canvas par rang daub kiya.
– The artist daubed paint onto the canvas with rough brushstrokes.
Cultural Note
India mein, “daub” ka concept diwali par ghar ko rang se poatne mein bhi dekha jata hai, jab log ghar ke chaaron taraf rang ya goad lagate hain ek decorative andaaz mein.
In Context
“Daub” shabd art aur construction mein common hai, aur yeh kisi bhi jagah par quick ya rough lagane ke kaam mein aata hai, jaise ki walls, pots, ya crafts.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Daub” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Daub” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?