कथा
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'.
Exemples
3 sur 5दादी हमें हर रात एक पुरानी कथा सुनाती हैं।
Grandmother tells us an old story every night.
इस प्राचीन कथा का मुख्य उद्देश्य नैतिकता का प्रसार करना है।
The main objective of this ancient narrative is to spread morality.
अरे, अपनी पूरी प्रेम कथा तो सुनाओ!
Hey, at least tell us your whole love story!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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.
Quiz rapide
मेरी दादी ने मुझे एक पुरानी _______ सुनाई।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : कथा
Exemples
दादी हमें हर रात एक पुरानी कथा सुनाती हैं।
everydayGrandmother tells us an old story every night.
इस प्राचीन कथा का मुख्य उद्देश्य नैतिकता का प्रसार करना है।
formalThe main objective of this ancient narrative is to spread morality.
अरे, अपनी पूरी प्रेम कथा तो सुनाओ!
informalHey, at least tell us your whole love story!
साहित्यिक दृष्टिकोण से इस कथा की संरचना अत्यंत जटिल है।
academicFrom a literary perspective, the structure of this narrative is extremely complex.
यह कंपनी की सफलता की एक प्रेरणादायक कथा है।
businessThis is an inspiring story of the company's success.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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
Souvent confondu avec
Kahani is the general word for any story (informal/casual), while Katha is more formal, traditional, or religious.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'kath', which means to tell, narrate, or report.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In India, a 'Katha' is often a community event where a priest or storyteller (Kathavachak) recites religious scriptures to an audience.
Quiz rapide
मेरी दादी ने मुझे एक पुरानी _______ सुनाई।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : कथा
Expressions liées
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साहित्यकार
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शास्त्र
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कहानी
A1A 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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दास्तान
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उपन्यास
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शायरी
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गजल
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