अर्थ
The English word "meaning" is translated into Nepali as अर्थ.
अर्थ is a noun used to refer to the definition or connotation of a word.
Meaning: definition or connotation of a word (noun)
Did you know?
- In many contexts, अर्थ can also be used to refer to 'wealth' or 'economy', reflecting an ancient connection between a meaningful life and material stability.
- The term अर्थ is part of the 'Purusharthas', a philosophical concept in Indian traditions describing the four essential goals of human life, including 'artha' or material prosperity.
- The word अर्थ shares its roots with the Sanskrit word for 'purpose' or 'goal', implying that 'meaning' is not just a definition but a sense of intent.
Examples in context
- मैले यो शब्दको अर्थ बुझिन।I don't understand the meaning of this word.This example shows how to express that you do not understand the meaning of a specific word using अर्थ.Tatoeba #11924703 by taro, translation #10017796 by ddnktr
- तपाईंलाई यो शब्दको अर्थ मालूम छ?Do you know the meaning of this word?
- यो शब्दको मतलब तिमीलाई थाहा छ?Do you know the meaning of this word?
- यो शब्दको अर्थ के हो?yo shabdako artha ke ho?What is the meaning of this word?
- मलाई यो कविताको अर्थ थाहा छैन।malai yo kavitako artha thaha chhaina.I don't know the meaning of this poem.
Example conversation
Sumit asks Anita about a word in a book.
- सुमित Sumitअनीता, यो शब्दको अर्थ के हो?Anita, yo shabdako artha ke ho?Anita, what is the meaning of this word?
- अनीता Anitaयसको अर्थ 'खुसी' भन्ने हुन्छ।yasako artha 'khusi' bhanne hunchha.Its meaning is 'happiness'.
- सुमित Sumitए, अब मैले बुझें।e, aba maile bujhen.Oh, now I understand.
- अनीता Anitaहुन्छ, अरु केही सोध्नु छ?hunchha, aru kehi sodhnu chha?Okay, do you have anything else to ask?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अर्थ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
