धनुष
dhanushstandard, weapon
The archery weapon is धनुष (dhanush) in Hindi, and कमान (kamaan) is another word for a bow. If you mean bending forward, the verb is झुकना (jhuknaa).
Meaning: weapon for shooting arrows (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| धनुष | dhanush | standard, weapon |
| कमान | kamaan | bow of an archer |
| झुकना | jhuknaa | verb, to bend or bow down |
धनुष (dhanush) is the word you find in stories and schoolbooks. An arrow is तीर (teer), and धनुष-बाण (dhanush baan) means bow and arrow.
Which one should you use?
The verb झुकना (jhuknaa) means to bend or lean, and प्रणाम करना (pranaam karnaa) means to greet someone with folded hands.
When do people say it?
The bow is a familiar image in Hindu stories, where heroes such as Arjun and Ram are often shown with a धनुष (dhanush).
Did you know?
- धनुष (dhanush) is also a common boy's name in India.
Examples in context
- उसने धनुष उठाया।Usne dhanush uthaaya.He picked up the bow.
- तीर धनुष से निकल गया।Teer dhanush se nikal gaya.The arrow left the bow.
Example conversation
Aman and his teacher are at an archery class in Pune.
- Teacherयह धनुष पकड़ो।Yah dhanush pakdo.Hold this bow.
- Amanक्या मैं तीर लगाऊँ?Kya main teer lagaoon?Should I put the arrow in?
- Teacherहाँ, धीरे से लगाओ।Haan, dheere se lagaao.Yes, put it in slowly.
