धनुष
A dhanush is a bow, a traditional weapon used for shooting arrows by pulling a string to create tension. In modern times, it is used in the sport of archery and is a common symbol in historical and mythological stories.
Exemples
3 sur 5बच्चा लकड़ी के धनुष से खेल रहा है।
The child is playing with a wooden bow.
संग्रहालय में सम्राट का प्राचीन धनुष रखा गया है।
The emperor's ancient bow has been kept in the museum.
अरे, देखो मेरा नया धनुष-बाण!
Hey, look at my new bow and arrow!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Visualize the English letter 'D'—the curved part looks like a Dhanush (bow).
Quiz rapide
राम ने सीता स्वयंवर में शिव का ______ तोड़ा।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : धनुष
Exemples
बच्चा लकड़ी के धनुष से खेल रहा है।
everydayThe child is playing with a wooden bow.
संग्रहालय में सम्राट का प्राचीन धनुष रखा गया है।
formalThe emperor's ancient bow has been kept in the museum.
अरे, देखो मेरा नया धनुष-बाण!
informalHey, look at my new bow and arrow!
प्राचीन भारतीय युद्धकला में धनुष सबसे प्रभावशाली शस्त्र माना जाता था।
academicIn ancient Indian warfare, the bow was considered the most effective weapon.
प्रतियोगिता के लिए नए धनुष खरीदने का बजट स्वीकृत हो गया है।
businessThe budget for purchasing new bows for the competition has been approved.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
धनुष तोड़ना
to perform a difficult task (literally: to break the bow)
इंद्रधनुष के रंग
colors of the rainbow
धनुष उठाना
to prepare for a fight
Souvent confondu avec
Teer means 'arrow' (the projectile), while Dhanush means 'bow' (the launcher).
Dhanu is specifically used for the zodiac sign Sagittarius, though it shares the same root.
Notes d'usage
The word is masculine and remains 'धनुष' in the plural unless followed by a postposition (like 'धनुषों को'). It is frequently paired with 'बाण' (arrow).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'धनुष' to refer to the arrow itself. Remember: the bow is the curved frame, the arrow is the stick.
Astuce mémo
Visualize the English letter 'D'—the curved part looks like a Dhanush (bow).
Origine du mot
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'धनुष्' (dhanuṣ), meaning a bow or a curve.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The धनुष is highly significant in Hindu mythology, particularly Lord Rama's 'Pinaka' bow and Arjuna's 'Gandiva' bow.
Quiz rapide
राम ने सीता स्वयंवर में शिव का ______ तोड़ा।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : धनुष
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