Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

flail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fleɪl/
उन्मत्त रूप से कुछ लहराना या घुमाना (unmatt roop se kuch lahrana ya ghumana)

to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about

"He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water."

"वह पानी में तैरने के लिए अपने हाथ उन्मत्त रूप से लहराने लगा।" (Woh paani mein tairne ke liye apne haath unmatt roop se lahrane laga.)
Flatterer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflæt.ər.ər/
चापलूस (chaaploose)

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

"The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear."

"राजा चापलूसों से घिरे हुए थे जो केवल उन्हे वही बातें बताते थे जो वे सुनना चाहते थे।" (raja chaaplooso se ghire hue the jo keval unhe wahi baatein batate the jo ve sunna chahte the।)
noun C2
/ˈflætʃələns/
पेट में गैस का जमा होना (pet mein gas ka jama hona)

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

"Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence."

"बीन्स खाने से कभी-कभी पेट में गैस हो सकता है।" (Beans khane se kabhi-kabhi pet mein gas ho sakta hai.)
noun C2
/flæks/
फ्लैक्स (flaks)

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

"Flax is often used in making linen fabrics."

"फ्लैक्स का उपयोग अक्सर लिनन कपड़े बनाने में किया जाता है।" (Flaks ka upyog aksar linen kapde banane mein kiya jata hai.)
verb C2
/fleɪ/
त्वचा उतारना/कठोर आलोचना करना (twacha utarna/kathor alochana karna)

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

"The chef flayed the fish before cooking it."

"शेफ ने मछली को पकाने से पहले उसकी त्वचा उतारी।" (Shef ne machhli ko pakane se pehle uski twacha utari.)
noun C2
/flɛk/
छोटा दाग (chhota daag)

a small spot or mark, often of a different color

"There was a fleck of paint on the floor."

"फर्श पर एक छोटा सा दाग था।" (Farsh par ek chhota sa daag tha.)
noun C2
/ˈflɛkʃən/
मोड़ (mod)

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

"The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination."

"डॉक्टर ने परीक्षा के दौरान मरीज के घुटने का मोड़ परीक्षण किया।" (Doktar ne pariksha ke dauran mareez ke ghutne ka mod parikshan kiya.)
fledge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/flɛdʒ/
उड़ने के लिए तैयार होना (udne ke liye tayar hona)

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

"The young birds will fledge in a few weeks."

"युवा पक्षी कुछ हफ्तों में उड़ने के लिए तैयार हो जाएंगे।" (Yuva pakshi kuch hafton mein udne ke liye tayar ho jayenge.)
noun C2
/ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/
नवजात पक्षी (navjat pakshi)

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

"The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight."

"नवजात पक्षी अपनी पहली उड़ान लेने की कोशिश कर रहा था।" (Navjat pakshi apni pehli udaan lene ki koshish kar raha tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈflaɪti/
अस्थिर स्वभाव वाला (asthir swabhav wala)

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

"She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long."

"वह एक ही नौकरी में लंबे समय तक टिकने के लिए बहुत अस्थिर है।" (vah ek hi naukri mein lambe samay tak tikne ke liye bahut asthir hai.)
flippancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflɪpənsi/
उपेक्षाभाव (upeksabhav)

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

"His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues."

"मीटिंग के दौरान उसकी उपेक्षाभाव ने उसके सहयोगियों को आहत किया।" (Meeting ke dauran uski upeksabhav ne uske sahyogiyon ko aahat kiya.)
flippant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈflɪpənt/
अवज्ञापूर्ण (avgyapurn)

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

"His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher."

"उसके अवज्ञापूर्ण टिप्पणी ने शिक्षक को नाराज कर दिया।" (uske avgyapurn tippani ne shikshak ko naraj kar diya.)
flit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/flɪt/
फुदकना (phudakna)

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

"Butterflies flitted from flower to flower."

"तितलियाँ फूल से फूल पर फुदकती रहीं।" (titliyan phool se phool par phudakti rahin.)
floe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/floʊ/
हिमखंड (himkhand)

a large sheet of floating ice

"The polar bears rested on the ice floe."

"ध्रुवीय भालू बर्फ के हिमखंड पर विश्राम कर रहे थे।" (dhruveey bhaloo baraf ke himkhand par vishram kar rahe the.)
florescence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/flɔːˈrɛsəns/
फूलों का खिलना (phoolon ka khilna)

The process, state, or period of flowering.

"The garden reached its peak florescence in spring."

"बाग़ीचा वसंत में अपनी ऊंची फूलों की स्थिति तक पहुँच गया।" (Baagicha vasant mein apni unchi phoolon ki sthiti tak pahunch gaya.)
florid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈflɒrɪd/
अत्यधिक सज्जित / लालिमा (atyadhik sajit / lalima)

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

"The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow."

"वक्ता की अत्यधिक सज्जित शैली ने व्याख्यान को समझने में कठिनाई पैदा कर दी।" (Vakta ki atyadhik sajit shaili ne vyakhyan ko samjhne mein kathinai paida kar di.)
flotilla definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fləˈtɪlə/
छोटा बेड़ा (chhota beda)

A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.

"A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn."

"एक मछली पकड़ने का बेड़ा सुबह के समय बंदरगाह से रवाना हुआ।" (Ek machhli pakadne ka beda subah ke samay bandargah se ravaana hua.)
flotsam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈflɒtsəm/
तैरता मलबा (tairta malba)

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

"The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm."

"तूफान के बाद समुद्र तट पर तैरता मलबा बिखरा हुआ था।" (toofan ke baad samudra tat par tairta malba bikhra hua tha.)
flue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fluː/
धुआं निकालने की नली (dhuaan nikaalne ki nali)

A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.

"The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly."

"चिमनी की फ्लू को नियमित रूप से साफ किया जाना चाहिए।" (Chimni ki flue ko niyamit roop se saaf kiya jaana chahiye.)
fluential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/fluːˈɛnʃəl/
प्रभावशाली (prabhavshali)

Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).

"The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience."

"प्रभावशाली वक्ता ने पूरे दर्शकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।" (Prabhavshali vakta ne poore darshako ko mantrmugdh kar diya.)
fluke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fluːk/
अप्रत्याशित सौभाग्य (apratyashit soubhagya)

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

"Winning the lottery was a complete fluke."

"लॉटरी जीतना पूरी तरह से एक फ्लूक था।" (Lottery jeetna poori tarah se ek fluke tha.)
verb C2
/ˈflʌməks/
हतप्रभ करना (hatprabh karna)

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

"The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students."

"जटिल पहेली ने छात्रों को भ्रमित कर दिया।" (Jatil paheli ne chatron ko bhramit kar diya.)
adjective C2
/ˈflʌməksd/
चकराया हुआ (chakaraya hua)

Completely confused or bewildered.

"He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question."

"वह अजीब सवाल सुनकर चकराया हुआ दिख रहा था।" (vah ajeeb sawaal sunkar chakaraya hua dikh raha tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈfluːtɪd/
खाँचेदार (khanchedar)

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

"The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim."

"संगठन के चारों ओर एक सुंदर खाँचेदार डिज़ाइन था।" (sangathan ke chaaron or ek sundar khanchedar design tha.)
fluvial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfluːviəl/
नदी से संबंधित (nadi se sambandhit)

relating to or found in a river

"The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system."

"फ्लूवियल अवसादन ने प्राचीन नदी प्रणाली की उपस्थिति का संकेत दिया।" (Fluvial avasadan ne prachin nadi pranali ki upasthiti ka sanket diya.)
Foal-foot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/foʊl fʊt/
घोड़े के पंजे जैसा फूल (ghode ke panje jaisa phool)

a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot

"The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring."

"घोड़े के पंजे जैसा फूल पौधा कई घासभूमियों में जंगली रूप से उगता है और वसंत में पहला फूल खिलने वाला होता है" (ghode ke panje jaisa phool paudha kai ghasbhoomiyon mein jangli roop se ugta hai aur basant mein pehla phool khilne wala hota hai)
foetid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈfiːtɪd/
गंदा (ganda)

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

"The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe."

"कचरे से आने वाली गंदी गंध को महसूस करना मुश्किल हो गया था।" (Kachre se aane wali gandi gandh ko mehsoos karna mushkil ho gaya tha.)
foible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔɪbəl/
छोटी कमजोरी (chhoti kamzori)

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

"She loved him despite his little foibles."

"वह उसे उसकी छोटी-छोटी कमजोरियों के बावजूद पसंद करती थी।" (Vah use uski chhoti-chhoti kamzori ke bawajood pasand karti thi.)
verb C2
/fɔɪst/
जबरदस्ती थोपना (zabardasti thopna)

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

"He tried to foist his old books onto his friends."

"उसने अपने पुराने किताबें अपने दोस्तों पर जबरदस्ती थोपने की कोशिश की।" (Usne apne purane kitaabein apne doston par zabardasti thopne ki koshish ki.)
folio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/
बड़ा पुस्तक या पांडुलिपि (bada pustak ya pandulipi)

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

"The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio."

"पुस्तकालय में एक प्राचीन शेक्सपियर फोलियो है।" (Pustakalay mein ek prachin Shakespeare folio hai.)
foment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/foʊˈmɛnt/
उकसाना (uksana)

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

"The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people."

"विद्रोही नेता लोगों में अशांति भड़काने की कोशिश कर रहा था।" (Vidrohi neta logon mein ashanti bhadkane ki koshish kar raha tha.)
fomentation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
उत्तेजना, प्रोत्साहन (uttejana, protsahan)

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

"His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region."

"उसके भाषण ने क्षेत्र में हिंसा को भड़काने का कारण बना।" (Uske bhashan ne kshetra mein hinsaa ko bhadkaane ka kaaran bana.)
fondle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈfɒn.dəl/
मुलायम या प्यार से सहलाना (mulayam ya pyar se sehalaana)

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

"She fondled the kitten gently in her lap."

"वह अपनी गोदी में बिल्ली को धीरे-धीरे प्यार से सहला रही थी।" (Wah apni godi mein billi ko dheere-dheere pyaar se sehla rahi thi.)
foolery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfuːləri/
मूर्खता (moorkhta)

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

"His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously."

"उसकी लगातार मूर्खता ने बैठक को गंभीरता से लेना कठिन बना दिया।" (Uski lagataar moorkhta ne baithak ko gambhirata se lena kathin bana diya.)
adjective C2
/ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/
बेवकूफी से साहसी (bewakoofi se saahasi)

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

"It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear."

"सही उपकरण के बिना पहाड़ पर चढ़ना उसकी बेवकूफी से साहसिकता का उदाहरण था।" (sahi upkaran ke bina pahaad par chadhna uski bewakoofi se saahasikta ka udaharan tha.)
adjective C2
/ˈfʊtˌluːs/
निःसंकीर्ण (nissankirn)

Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.

"After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world."

"स्नातक करने के बाद, वह निःसंकीर्ण महसूस कर रहा था और दुनिया का पता लगाने के लिए तैयार था।" (snatak karne ke baad, vah nissankirn mahsus kar raha tha aur duniya ka pata lagane ke liye tayar tha.)
noun C2
/ˈfɒpəri/
अत्यधिक दिखावा (atyadhik dikhawa)

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

"His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery."

"उसकी फैशन के प्रति जुनून को केवल दिखावा माना गया।" (Uski fashion ke prati junoon ko keval dikhawa maana gaya.)
adjective C2
/ˈfɒpɪʃ/
अत्यधिक कपड़ों और दिखावे में रुचि रखने वाला (atyadhik kapdon aur dikhave mein ruchi rakhne wala)

Excessively concerned with clothes and appearance in a vain or foolish way.

"He looked rather foppish in his brightly colored suit."

"वह अपने उज्जवल रंग के सूट में कुछ ज्यादा ही फैशनेबल लग रहा था।" (vah apne ujjval rang ke suit mein kuch jyada hi fashionable lag raha tha.)
forbearance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/fɔːrˈbɛrəns/
धैर्य (dhairya)

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

"She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument."

"उसने गरमागरम बहस के दौरान असाधारण धैर्य दिखाया।" (Usne garamgaram bahas ke dauran asadharan dhairya dikhaya.)
adverb C2
/ˈfɔːrbi/
इसके अलावा (iske alawa)

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

"He is kind and generous, and wise forby."

"वह दयालु और उदार है, और इसके अलावा बुद्धिमान भी है।" (Vah dayalu aur udar hai, aur iske alawa buddhimaan bhi hai.)
forebode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fɔːrˈboʊd/
अशुभ संकेत देना (ashubh sanket dena)

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

"Dark clouds forebode a coming storm."

"अंधेरे बादल एक आने वाली आंधी का संकेत देते हैं।" (Andhere baadal ek aane wali aandhi ka sanket dete hain.)
forecastle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfoʊksl/
जहाज का अग्रभाग (jahaz ka agrabhag)

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.

"The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift."

"नाविक अपने शिफ्ट के बाद फोकसल में इकट्ठा हुए।" (Navik apne shift ke baad fokasal mein ikattha hue.)
forecourt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/
आंगन (aangan)

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

"The car was parked in the hotel forecourt."

"कार होटल के आंगन में खड़ी थी।" (Car hotel ke aangan mein khadi thi.)
forejudge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/
पूर्व में निर्णय करना (purv mein nirnay karna)

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

"It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts."

"यह अनुचित है कि बिना तथ्यों को जाने किसी को पूर्व में निर्णय किया जाए।" (Yah anuchit hai ki bina tathyon ko jaane kisi ko purv mein nirnay kiya jaye.)
foreknowledge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/
पूर्वज्ञान (purvajnan)

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

"The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event."

"भविष्यवक्ता ने घटना के बारे में पूर्वज्ञान होने का दावा किया।" (Bhavishyavakta ne ghatna ke baare mein purvajnan hone ka daawa kiya.)
verb C2
/ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/
पूर्वनिर्धारण करना (purvnirdharan karna)

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

"Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate."

"कुछ लोग मानते हैं कि हमारे जीवन को पूर्व निर्धारित किया गया है।" (Kuch log maante hain ki hamare jeevan ko purv nirdharit kiya gaya hai.)
noun C2
/ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/
पूर्वनिर्धारण (purv-nirdharan)

the act of determining something in advance; predestination

"The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will."

"पूर्वनिर्धारण का सिद्धांत कहता है कि घटनाएँ ईश्वरीय इच्छा से निर्धारित होती हैं।" (Purv-nirdharan ka siddhant kehta hai ki ghatnayein ishwari ichchha se nirdharit hoti hain.)
forepeak definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/
जहाज के आगे का कक्ष (jahaz ke aage ka kaksh)

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

"The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak."

"नाविकों ने अतिरिक्त रस्सियाँ फोरपिक में जमा कीं।" (Navikon ne atirikt rassiyaa forepik mein jama keen.)
verb C2
/ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/
पहले जाना (pehle jana)

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

"Dark clouds often forerun a storm."

"डार्क क्लाउड्स अक्सर एक तूफान से पहले होते हैं।" (Dark clouds aksar ek toofan se pehle hote hain.)
noun C2
/ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/
आगे की पाल (aage ki paal)

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

"The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind."

"क्रू ने हवा पकड़ने के लिए फोरसेल को समायोजित किया।" (Kroo ne hawa pakadne ke liye foresail ko samaayojit kiya.)