A1 noun Literarisch

कथा

katha /kə.t̪ʰaː/

A 'katha' refers to a story, tale, or narrative, often implying a traditional, religious, or moral account. In modern Hindi, it is used for literary plots or any structured retelling of events, though it carries a more formal or classical tone than 'kahani'.

Beispiele

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दादी हमें हर रात एक पुरानी कथा सुनाती हैं।

Grandmother tells us an old story every night.

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इस प्राचीन कथा का मुख्य उद्देश्य नैतिकता का प्रसार करना है।

The main objective of this ancient narrative is to spread morality.

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अरे, अपनी पूरी प्रेम कथा तो सुनाओ!

Hey, at least tell us your whole love story!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
कथा
Verb
कथना
Adjektiv
कथात्मक
Verwandt
कथानक
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Katha' as 'Cat-ha'. Imagine a wise old Cat wearing a Hat, sitting by a fire and telling a traditional Story to kittens.

Schnelles Quiz

मेरी दादी ने मुझे एक पुरानी _______ सुनाई।

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: कथा

Beispiele

1

दादी हमें हर रात एक पुरानी कथा सुनाती हैं।

everyday

Grandmother tells us an old story every night.

2

इस प्राचीन कथा का मुख्य उद्देश्य नैतिकता का प्रसार करना है।

formal

The main objective of this ancient narrative is to spread morality.

3

अरे, अपनी पूरी प्रेम कथा तो सुनाओ!

informal

Hey, at least tell us your whole love story!

4

साहित्यिक दृष्टिकोण से इस कथा की संरचना अत्यंत जटिल है।

academic

From a literary perspective, the structure of this narrative is extremely complex.

5

यह कंपनी की सफलता की एक प्रेरणादायक कथा है।

business

This is an inspiring story of the company's success.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
कथा
Verb
कथना
Adjektiv
कथात्मक
Verwandt
कथानक

Häufige Kollokationen

कथा सुनाना to tell a story
पौराणिक कथा mythological tale
कथा वाचक storyteller/narrator
लोक कथा folk tale
कथा संग्रह story collection

Häufige Phrasen

राम कथा

The story of Lord Ram (often implies a long, grand narrative)

सत्यनारायण की कथा

A common Hindu religious ritual involving storytelling

लंबी चौड़ी कथा

A long and detailed story

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कथा vs कहानी

Kahani is the general word for any story (informal/casual), while Katha is more formal, traditional, or religious.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'Katha' when referring to epics, religious recitations, or formal literary plots. For daily chat about movies or small incidents, 'Kahani' or 'Kissa' is preferred.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often treat 'Katha' as masculine because it ends in 'a', but it is a feminine noun. Also, avoid using it for short news reports.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Katha' as 'Cat-ha'. Imagine a wise old Cat wearing a Hat, sitting by a fire and telling a traditional Story to kittens.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'kath', which means to tell, narrate, or report.

Grammatikmuster

Feminine noun Plural: कथाएँ (kathāeṃ) Oblique plural: कथाओं (kathāoṃ)
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Kultureller Kontext

In India, a 'Katha' is often a community event where a priest or storyteller (Kathavachak) recites religious scriptures to an audience.

Schnelles Quiz

मेरी दादी ने मुझे एक पुरानी _______ सुनाई।

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: कथा

Mehr literature Wörter

लेखक

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A person who writes books, stories, or articles, typically as a profession. It can refer to a writer in general or specifically to a male writer, as opposed to a 'lekhika' (female writer).

शायर

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A शायर (shayar) is a poet, particularly one who composes poetry in the Urdu or Hindi ghazal tradition. The term implies someone who expresses deep emotions, philosophical thoughts, or romantic sentiments through rhythmic verses.

साहित्यकार

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A person who creates literary works such as novels, poetry, or essays. The term specifically refers to someone who contributes to the field of literature (Sahitya) and is often used as a respectful title for an author.

शास्त्र

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Shastra refers to a sacred scripture, treatise, or a systematic body of knowledge in a specific field. It is commonly used to describe classical Indian texts that provide rules, logic, and ethical guidelines for disciplines like law, art, or science.

कहानी

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A kahānī is a narrative or story, which can be real or imaginary, told to entertain, educate, or preserve memories. It is a fundamental unit of literature and oral tradition, ranging from simple anecdotes to complex written works.

किस्सा

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A 'kissa' refers to a story, anecdote, or a short narrative about a specific event. It is often used to describe real-life incidents told in a storytelling manner or a brief tale with a moral or entertaining point.

दास्तान

A1

A long, detailed story or narrative, often focusing on adventures, romance, or significant life events. It implies a sense of history or a series of interconnected occurrences rather than a simple short story.

उपन्यास

A1

A long narrative work of fiction with a complex plot and characters. It is the Hindi equivalent of a 'novel' and is used to describe a book-length story.

शायरी

A1

Shayari refers to the rich tradition of poetry in Hindi and Urdu, characterized by rhythmic couplets and emotional depth. It is widely used to express feelings of love, pain, philosophy, and social issues in a concise and musical manner.

गजल

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A ghazal is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. In the context of Hindi and Urdu, it refers to a set of rhyming couplets that share a meter and are often set to music, typically dealing with themes of love, longing, and philosophy.

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