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अर्थ

arth /ərt̪ʰ/

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

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1

इस शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?

What is the meaning of this word?

2

कृपया अपनी बात का अर्थ स्पष्ट करें।

Please clarify the meaning of your statement.

3

मेरा वो अर्थ नहीं था जो तुमने समझा।

I didn't mean what you understood.

Word Family

Noun
अर्थ
Verb
अर्थ बताना
Adverb
अर्थात
Adjective
अर्थपूर्ण
Related
अर्थव्यवस्था
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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

1

इस शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?

everyday

What is the meaning of this word?

2

कृपया अपनी बात का अर्थ स्पष्ट करें।

formal

Please clarify the meaning of your statement.

3

मेरा वो अर्थ नहीं था जो तुमने समझा।

informal

I didn't mean what you understood.

4

कविता का गहरा अर्थ समझना कठिन है।

academic

It is difficult to understand the deep meaning of the poem.

5

इस नए नियम का व्यावसायिक अर्थ क्या है?

business

What is the business implication of this new rule?

Word Family

Noun
अर्थ
Verb
अर्थ बताना
Adverb
अर्थात
Adjective
अर्थपूर्ण
Related
अर्थव्यवस्था

Common Collocations

शब्द का अर्थ meaning of the word
अर्थ स्पष्ट करना to clarify the meaning
गहरा अर्थ deep meaning
अर्थ निकालना to derive meaning
सही अर्थ में in the true sense

Common Phrases

अर्थ का अनर्थ

distortion of meaning (misinterpretation)

साफ अर्थ

clear meaning

दोहरा अर्थ

double meaning

Often Confused With

अर्थ vs मतलब

Matlab is more common in informal daily speech, while Arth is more formal and academic.

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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'.

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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').

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Memory Tip

Think of the English word 'Art' - just as every piece of 'Art' has a message, every word has an 'Arth' (meaning).

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Artha' which means purpose, object, or meaning.

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Oblique singular: अर्थ (arth) Oblique plural: अर्थों (arthon)
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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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