लेखक
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).
Examples
3 of 5वह एक प्रसिद्ध लेखक है।
He is a famous writer.
आज के मुख्य अतिथि एक जाने-माने लेखक हैं।
Today's chief guest is a well-known author.
क्या तुम कभी लेखक बनना चाहते थे?
Did you ever want to become a writer?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Lekh' (article/writing) + 'ak' (doer). A Lekhak is the 'doer of writing'. It sounds a bit like 'Like-Hock' – someone who likes to hawk their written ideas.
Quick Quiz
मुंशी प्रेमचंद एक महान ____ थे।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
वह एक प्रसिद्ध लेखक है।
everydayHe is a famous writer.
आज के मुख्य अतिथि एक जाने-माने लेखक हैं।
formalToday's chief guest is a well-known author.
क्या तुम कभी लेखक बनना चाहते थे?
informalDid you ever want to become a writer?
इस शोध पत्र में लेखक ने कई महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य प्रस्तुत किए हैं।
academicIn this research paper, the author has presented several important facts.
हमारी कंपनी को एक अनुभवी सामग्री लेखक की आवश्यकता है।
businessOur company needs an experienced content writer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
लेखक मंडल
Board of writers / Editorial board
लेखक की दृष्टि
The writer's perspective
उभरता हुआ लेखक
An emerging writer
Often Confused With
A 'Kavi' specifically refers to a poet, whereas 'Lekhak' is a general term for a writer, often focusing on prose.
This is the feminine form of the word; 'Lekhak' is the masculine form.
Usage Notes
Lekhak is a masculine noun. While it can be used generically for any author, when referring specifically to a woman, the word 'lekhika' is preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'Lekhak' for female writers, which is grammatically incorrect in Hindi. Another mistake is confusing it with 'Kavi' when describing someone who writes poetry.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Lekh' (article/writing) + 'ak' (doer). A Lekhak is the 'doer of writing'. It sounds a bit like 'Like-Hock' – someone who likes to hawk their written ideas.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'lekhaka', meaning one who writes or scribes.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Hindi literature is traditionally divided into several eras, and a 'Lekhak' like Munshi Premchand is considered a national icon in India.
Quick Quiz
मुंशी प्रेमचंद एक महान ____ थे।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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More literature words
साहित्यकार
A1A 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.
नज्म
A1A 'Nazm' is a type of Urdu or Hindi poem that is written with a specific theme or subject in mind. Unlike a ghazal, where each couplet can stand alone, the verses in a nazm are logically connected and tell a continuous story or express a single idea.
शायर
A1A 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.
ग्रंथ
A1A 'granth' refers to a large, significant, or classical book, often of a religious or scholarly nature. While 'pustak' is a general word for book, 'granth' implies a work of great volume, importance, or historical value.
शास्त्र
A1Shastra 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
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
A1A '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
A1A 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.
आख्यान
A1A narrative, legendary story, or a long account of past events. It is typically used in literature to describe mythological or historical tales that convey a moral or lesson.
कथा
A1A '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'.
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