अर्थ
Arth refers to the meaning, sense, or significance of a word, phrase, or action. It is also used to denote purpose or wealth in more formal or philosophical contexts.
Examples
3 of 5इस शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?
What is the meaning of this word?
कृपया अपनी बात का अर्थ स्पष्ट करें।
Please clarify the meaning of your statement.
मेरा वो अर्थ नहीं था जो तुमने समझा।
I didn't mean what you understood.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'Art' - just as every piece of 'Art' has a message, every word has an 'Arth' (meaning).
Quick Quiz
मुझे इस वाक्य का ____ समझ नहीं आया।
Correct!
The correct answer is: अर्थ
Examples
इस शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?
everydayWhat is the meaning of this word?
कृपया अपनी बात का अर्थ स्पष्ट करें।
formalPlease clarify the meaning of your statement.
मेरा वो अर्थ नहीं था जो तुमने समझा।
informalI didn't mean what you understood.
कविता का गहरा अर्थ समझना कठिन है।
academicIt is difficult to understand the deep meaning of the poem.
इस नए नियम का व्यावसायिक अर्थ क्या है?
businessWhat is the business implication of this new rule?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
अर्थ का अनर्थ
distortion of meaning (misinterpretation)
साफ अर्थ
clear meaning
दोहरा अर्थ
double meaning
Often Confused With
Matlab is more common in informal daily speech, while Arth is more formal and academic.
Usage Notes
Arth is a masculine noun. While it primarily means 'meaning', in literary or historical texts, it can also refer to 'wealth' or 'material prosperity'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the feminine 'ki' with Arth, but since it is masculine, you must use 'ka' (e.g., 'shabd ka arth' not 'shabd ki arth').
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'Art' - just as every piece of 'Art' has a message, every word has an 'Arth' (meaning).
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Artha' which means purpose, object, or meaning.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Arth is one of the four 'Purusharthas' (goals of life) in Indian philosophy, representing the pursuit of economic values and prosperity.
Quick Quiz
मुझे इस वाक्य का ____ समझ नहीं आया।
Correct!
The correct answer is: अर्थ
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वर्तनी
A1Vartani refers to the specific arrangement of letters or characters used to form words, equivalent to the English term 'spelling'. It is a fundamental concept in language learning used to describe the correct orthography of a written language.
शब्द
A1A unit of language that has a specific meaning and can be spoken or written. It is the basic building block used to create phrases and sentences.
लफ्ज
A1A term referring to a 'word' or 'utterance'. While it is a synonym for 'shabd', it often carries a more poetic, emotional, or literary nuance, frequently appearing in Urdu-influenced Hindi conversation and song lyrics.
जुमला
A1A 'Jumla' refers to a complete thought expressed in words, equivalent to a 'sentence' in English grammar. It is a fundamental unit of language used to communicate a specific statement, question, or command.
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