शिखर در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Shikhar is a masculine Hindi noun meaning 'peak' or 'summit', commonly used for mountains and temple spires.
- It is frequently used metaphorically to describe the highest level of achievement or success in a person's life.
- In political contexts, 'Shikhar Sammelan' is the standard term for a 'Summit Meeting' between world leaders.
- It is a formal word (Tatshama) derived from Sanskrit and is also a popular Indian male given name.
The Hindi word शिखर (Shikhar) is a multifaceted noun primarily denoting the highest point of something. In its most literal sense, it refers to the peak or summit of a mountain or hill. When you look at the Himalayas, the snow-covered tip of a mountain like Everest is its shikhar. This physical imagery is deeply ingrained in the Indian psyche, representing the ultimate goal of an arduous climb. However, the word transcends geography; it is a vital term in Hindu temple architecture. The rising tower or spire above the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) of a North Indian temple is called a shikhar, symbolizing the connection between the earthly realm and the heavens.
- Literal Meaning
- The summit, peak, or apex of a mountain or hill.
- Architectural Meaning
- The spire or tower of a Hindu temple, specifically in the Nagara style.
- Metaphorical Meaning
- The pinnacle of success, the zenith of a career, or the highest level of achievement in any field.
माउंट एवरेस्ट दुनिया का सबसे ऊँचा शिखर है। (Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.)
Beyond physical heights, shikhar is used extensively in professional and personal contexts. If someone reaches the top of their profession, Indians will say they have reached the shikhar of success. It implies not just being at the top, but the struggle and merit required to get there. In modern media, you will often hear about Shikhar Sammelan (Summit Meetings) where world leaders meet to discuss global issues. This usage mirrors the English 'summit', where the 'peak' of political hierarchy gathers. The word carries a sense of majesty, permanence, and aspiration.
वह अपने करियर के शिखर पर है। (He is at the pinnacle of his career.)
- Cultural Nuance
- In Sanskrit literature, the 'Shikhar' is often compared to the crown of the earth, representing beauty and divinity.
मंदिर का शिखर बहुत भव्य है। (The temple's spire is very grand.)
Using शिखर (Shikhar) correctly requires understanding its gender (masculine) and its register. Since it is a Tatshama word (derived directly from Sanskrit), it often appears in formal writing, news, and literature. However, it is common enough that an A1 learner can use it for basic descriptions of nature. When using it as a mountain peak, it usually follows the possessive 'ka' (का) because it belongs to the mountain.
- Grammar Rule
- 'Shikhar' is a masculine noun. In plural form, it remains 'shikhar' unless followed by a postposition, where it becomes 'shikharon' (शिखरों).
पर्वत का शिखर बादलों में छिपा था। (The mountain peak was hidden in the clouds.)
In metaphorical contexts, shikhar is paired with abstract nouns like 'safalta' (success), 'lokpriyata' (popularity), or 'unnati' (progress). It creates a powerful image of vertical movement and arrival. In news reports, you will see it used for 'Summit Meetings'. For example, 'G20 Shikhar Sammelan' refers to the G20 Summit. Here, it acts as an adjective/modifier for 'Sammelan' (meeting).
अगले महीने एक शिखर सम्मेलन होगा। (There will be a summit meeting next month.)
हिमालय के शिखरों पर बर्फ गिर रही है। (Snow is falling on the peaks of the Himalayas.)
- Sentence Structure
- [Noun] + ka + Shikhar = Peak of [Noun]. Example: Safalta ka shikhar (Peak of success).
You will encounter शिखर (Shikhar) in several distinct environments in India. First and foremost is in the News and Media. Whenever there is a high-level diplomatic meeting between heads of state, it is termed a 'Shikhar Sammelan'. If you are watching a news broadcast about the Prime Minister visiting the USA for a summit, the anchor will repeatedly use this word. Secondly, it is ubiquitous in Religious Tourism. Pilgrims visiting ancient temples in North India (like those in Khajuraho or Varanasi) will hear guides talking about the 'Shikhar' of the temple, describing its height and carvings.
आज के समाचार में शिखर वार्ता की चर्चा है। (Today's news discusses the summit talks.)
In Literature and Poetry, Shikhar is a favorite metaphor for poets to describe human ambition or the beauty of nature. You might hear it in Bollywood songs that talk about reaching the heights of love or success. It is also a very common Proper Name for boys in India, signifying someone who is destined for greatness or is at the top. Famous cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is a prime example. In school textbooks, especially Geography, students learn about the various shikhars of the mountain ranges of India.
मंदिर का शिखर सोने से बना है। (The spire of the temple is made of gold.)
- Daily Life
- Used in motivational posters: 'Shikhar tak pahuncho' (Reach the peak).
One of the most common mistakes learners make with शिखर (Shikhar) is confusing its gender. Many Hindi nouns ending in 'a' sound are masculine, and shikhar is no exception. Learners often mistakenly use feminine adjectives or verbs with it because they confuse it with 'Choti' (चोटी), which is feminine. For example, saying 'Badi shikhar' (बड़ी शिखर) is wrong; it should be 'Bada shikhar' (बड़ा शिखर).
- Wrong Gender
- Incorrect: यह पर्वत की ऊँची शिखर है। (Feminine adjective 'unchi')
Correct: यह पर्वत का ऊँचा शिखर है। (Masculine adjective 'uncha')
गलती: सफलता की शिखर। (Mistake: Success's peak - using 'ki')
सही: सफलता का शिखर। (Correct: using 'ka')
Another mistake is using shikhar for the 'top' of small objects like a bottle or a pen. For those, 'dhakkan' (cap) or 'uupari sira' (upper end) is used. Shikhar is reserved for grand, large, or significant heights. Finally, don't confuse shikhar with shiksha (education) or shikshak (teacher), despite the similar starting sound.
- Overuse
- Avoid using 'shikhar' for the top of a house or building unless it has a specific spire-like structure. Use 'chhat' (roof) instead.
While शिखर (Shikhar) is a very precise word, Hindi has several synonyms that are used depending on the context and the level of formality. Understanding these will help you choose the right word for the right situation. The most common alternative is चोटी (Choti), which is widely used in daily conversation for mountain peaks and hair braids.
- शिखर vs चोटी (Choti)
- 'Shikhar' is formal/architectural (Masculine). 'Choti' is common/casual (Feminine).
- शिखर vs शीर्ष (Shirsh)
- 'Shirsh' means 'head' or 'top' (like a heading in a book). 'Shikhar' is a pointed peak.
- शिखर vs पराकाष्ठा (Parakashta)
- 'Parakashta' means 'extremity' or 'climax' of an emotion or situation, whereas 'Shikhar' is the pinnacle of achievement.
पर्वत की चोटी बहुत दूर है। (The mountain peak is very far - Common usage.)
In Sanskritized Hindi, you might also hear Shring (शृंग), which also means horn or peak. In Urdu-influenced Hindi (Hindustani), the word Choti or Uuchaai (height) is more frequent. If you are describing a 'summit' in a political context, shikhar is the only appropriate choice; using 'choti' would sound strange and unprofessional.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The word 'Shikhar' is also the name of a very famous North Indian architectural style. If a temple has a 'Shikhar', it is usually a 'Nagara' style temple, common in states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'sh' (श) as 's' (स) - saying 'sikhar' instead of 'shikhar'.
- Missing the aspiration on 'kh' (ख) - saying 'shikar' (which means hunting).
- Making the 'i' sound too long like 'shee-khar'.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize in texts, especially news and geography.
Requires remembering the 'sh' and 'kh' spellings correctly.
Aspiration on 'kh' and palatal 'sh' can be tricky for beginners.
Clearly audible in news and formal speeches.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Masculine Nouns ending in 'Consonants'
Shikhar (ends in 'r') is masculine. Adjectives like 'Uncha' (High) change to match it.
Possessive Postposition 'Ka'
Use 'ka' for masculine singular: 'Pahad ka shikhar'.
Oblique Plural formation
When a postposition follows, 'shikhar' becomes 'shikharon'. Example: 'Shikharon par' (On the peaks).
Compound Nouns in News
Hindi often joins words without 'ka' in formal titles: 'Shikhar Sammelan' instead of 'Shikharon ka Sammelan'.
Aspiration (Mahaprana) in Consonants
The 'kh' in Shikhar must be aspirated clearly to distinguish from 'k'.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
यह एक ऊँचा शिखर है।
This is a high peak.
Uses masculine adjective 'uncha'.
पहाड़ का शिखर सफेद है।
The mountain's peak is white.
Possessive 'ka' links mountain and peak.
शिखर बहुत दूर है।
The peak is very far.
Simple subject-adjective sentence.
क्या आप शिखर देख सकते हैं?
Can you see the peak?
Interrogative sentence.
शिखर पर बर्फ है।
There is snow on the peak.
Use of postposition 'par' (on).
यह मंदिर का शिखर है।
This is the temple's spire.
Architectural use of the word.
मेरा नाम शिखर है।
My name is Shikhar.
Proper noun usage.
शिखर सुंदर दिखता है।
The peak looks beautiful.
Verb 'dikhta hai' agrees with masculine 'shikhar'.
हम कल शिखर पर जाएँगे।
We will go to the peak tomorrow.
Future tense.
सूरज शिखर के पीछे छिप गया।
The sun hid behind the peak.
Compound postposition 'ke peeche'.
मंदिर के शिखर पर झंडा है।
There is a flag on the temple's spire.
Possessive 'ke' used with postposition 'par'.
वह सफलता के शिखर पर पहुँचना चाहता है।
He wants to reach the peak of success.
Metaphorical usage.
इस पर्वत के कई शिखर हैं।
This mountain has many peaks.
Plural usage (remains 'shikhar').
शिखर से दृश्य बहुत अच्छा है।
The view from the peak is very good.
Postposition 'se' (from).
पक्षी शिखर के ऊपर उड़ रहे हैं।
Birds are flying above the peak.
Present continuous tense.
शिखर तक पहुँचना मुश्किल है।
Reaching the peak is difficult.
Infinitive 'pahunchana' as subject.
अगले हफ्ते एक शिखर सम्मेलन आयोजित किया जाएगा।
A summit meeting will be organized next week.
Formal passive construction.
वैज्ञानिकों ने शिखर पर शोध किया।
Scientists conducted research on the peak.
Past tense with 'ne' block.
कलाकार ने मंदिर के शिखर को बारीकी से बनाया।
The artist made the temple spire with detail.
Adverbial use 'bariki se'.
वह अपने करियर के शिखर पर सेवानिवृत्त हुए।
He retired at the peak of his career.
Respectful plural 'huye'.
हवा शिखर पर बहुत तेज चलती है।
The wind blows very fast at the peak.
Habitual present tense.
दोनों देशों के बीच शिखर वार्ता सफल रही।
The summit talks between the two countries were successful.
Compound noun 'shikhar varta'.
पर्वतारोही शिखर के करीब पहुँच रहे हैं।
The climbers are reaching close to the peak.
Postpositional phrase 'ke kareeb'.
इस कविता में 'शिखर' आशा का प्रतीक है।
In this poem, 'shikhar' is a symbol of hope.
Symbolic analysis.
जी-20 शिखर सम्मेलन में वैश्विक मुद्दों पर चर्चा हुई।
Global issues were discussed at the G-20 summit.
Complex locative sentence.
उनका अभिनय कला के शिखर को छूता है।
His acting touches the pinnacle of art.
Metaphorical verb 'choona' (to touch).
शिखर की बनावट नागर शैली की विशेषता है।
The design of the spire is a characteristic of the Nagara style.
Technical architectural vocabulary.
कड़ी मेहनत ही आपको सफलता के शिखर तक ले जाएगी।
Only hard work will take you to the peak of success.
Emphasis particle 'hi'.
पर्वत के शिखरों पर सूर्य की पहली किरणें पड़ीं।
The first rays of the sun fell on the mountain peaks.
Oblique plural 'shikharon'.
यह फिल्म लोकप्रियता के शिखर पर पहुँच गई है।
This movie has reached the peak of popularity.
Present perfect tense.
शिखर सम्मेलन का मुख्य उद्देश्य शांति बनाए रखना है।
The main objective of the summit is to maintain peace.
Genitive 'ka' with purpose clause.
उसने अपने जीवन के शिखर पर कई त्याग किए।
He made many sacrifices at the peak of his life.
Past tense with 'ne'.
भारतीय दर्शन के शिखर पर उपनिषदों का स्थान है।
The Upanishads hold a place at the pinnacle of Indian philosophy.
Abstract philosophical usage.
शिखर की ऊँचाई मानवीय साहस की परीक्षा लेती है।
The height of the peak tests human courage.
Personification of 'unchai'.
इस मंदिर का स्वर्ण-मंडित शिखर दूर से ही चमकता है।
The gold-plated spire of this temple shines from afar.
Compound adjective 'swarn-mandit'.
शिखर वार्ता के दौरान द्विपक्षीय संबंधों पर बल दिया गया।
During the summit talks, emphasis was placed on bilateral relations.
Formal diplomatic terminology.
लेखक ने अपनी रचना में भावों के शिखर को छुआ है।
The author has touched the peak of emotions in his work.
Metaphorical use in literary criticism.
पर्वतारोहण के दौरान शिखर की ओर बढ़ते समय ऑक्सीजन की कमी हो जाती है।
During mountaineering, oxygen levels decrease while moving towards the peak.
Complex gerundial phrase 'badhte samay'.
शिखर की शांति मन को असीम सुख प्रदान करती है।
The peace of the summit provides boundless happiness to the mind.
Abstract noun pairing.
आधुनिक वास्तुकला में शिखर का स्वरूप बदल गया है।
The form of the spire has changed in modern architecture.
Historical comparison.
हिमालय के उत्तुंग शिखर अनंत काल से तपस्वियों की शरणस्थली रहे हैं।
The lofty peaks of the Himalayas have been the sanctuary of ascetics since eternity.
Use of high-register Sanskritized Hindi.
शिखर सम्मेलन की विफलता ने वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में अनिश्चितता पैदा कर दी है।
The failure of the summit has created uncertainty in the global economy.
Complex causal relationship.
कालिदास के साहित्य में प्रकृति का मानवीकरण अपने शिखर पर है।
The personification of nature is at its zenith in Kalidasa's literature.
Literary theory context.
मंदिर के शिखर की ज्यामितीय शुद्धता प्राचीन भारतीय इंजीनियरिंग का प्रमाण है।
The geometric precision of the temple's spire is proof of ancient Indian engineering.
Technical scientific vocabulary.
राजनीतिक शिखर की ओर बढ़ते हुए, उसने कई नैतिक समझौते किए।
Moving towards the political pinnacle, he made many moral compromises.
Participle phrase for simultaneous action.
शिखर की दुर्गमता ही उसे इतना आकर्षक बनाती है।
The very inaccessibility of the peak makes it so attractive.
Abstract noun suffix '-ta'.
शिखर से गिरना अक्सर शिखर पर पहुँचने से अधिक दर्दनाक होता है।
Falling from the peak is often more painful than reaching it.
Philosophical comparative.
शिखर सम्मेलन के घोषणापत्र में जलवायु परिवर्तन पर आम सहमति बनी।
A consensus was reached on climate change in the summit declaration.
Bureaucratic formal Hindi.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To be at the top of one's game or at the peak of something.
आजकल वह अपने करियर के शिखर पर है।
— To reach the highest point or achieve great success.
उसने बहुत कम उम्र में सफलता का शिखर छू लिया।
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Means 'hunting' or 'prey'. The difference is the 'kh' (aspirated) vs 'k' (unaspirated).
Means 'education'. Sounds similar at the start but has a completely different meaning.
Means 'sugar'. Beginners might confuse the 'sh' and 'k' sounds.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be extremely successful and well-established.
वह आज सफलता के शिखर पर बैठा है।
Informal/Common— To reach a great height or achieve a huge milestone.
उसकी मेहनत ने सफलता के शिखर चूम लिए।
Poetic— The highest point of the sky (often used for high ambition).
उसके सपने आसमान के शिखर तक जाते हैं।
Literary— To lose one's high status or fail after great success.
घमंड के कारण वह शिखर से गिर गया।
Metaphorical— To attempt a very difficult task or challenge the limits.
उसने अपनी प्रतिभा से शिखर की ऊँचाई मापी।
Literary— To achieve a definitive victory or reach a goal.
भारतीय टीम ने विश्व कप जीतकर शिखर पर झंडा गाड़ दिया।
Informal— The journey to the top (career or life).
उसका शिखर तक का सफर प्रेरणादायक है।
Neutral— The harsh reality or pressure of being at the top.
शिखर की ठंडी हवा उसे डरा रही थी।
Metaphorical— The call of a great goal or destiny.
उसने शिखर की पुकार सुनी और निकल पड़ा।
Literaryبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean peak.
'Shikhar' is masculine and formal; 'Choti' is feminine and common. 'Shikhar' is also used for temple spires.
पहाड़ की चोटी (Choti) vs मंदिर का शिखर (Shikhar).
Both mean top.
'Shirsh' is used for the top of a page, a list, or 'heading'. 'Shikhar' is for physical or metaphorical peaks.
लेख का शीर्ष (Heading of the article).
Both refer to the top of a building.
'Chhat' is the flat roof of a house. 'Shikhar' is the pointed spire of a temple.
घर की छत (House roof).
Both are parts of a temple top.
'Shikhar' is the whole tower/spire. 'Kalash' is the specific pot-shaped ornament on the very tip.
शिखर के ऊपर कलश है।
Both mean peak.
'Shring' is highly poetic/Sanskritized and can also mean 'horn'. 'Shikhar' is more standard.
मृग का शृंग (Deer's horn).
الگوهای جملهسازی
यह [Noun] का शिखर है।
यह पहाड़ का शिखर है।
मैं शिखर पर [Verb] चाहता हूँ।
मैं शिखर पर जाना चाहता हूँ।
[Name] सफलता के शिखर पर है।
अमित सफलता के शिखर पर है।
शिखर सम्मेलन में [Topic] पर चर्चा हुई।
शिखर सम्मेलन में व्यापार पर चर्चा हुई।
शिखर की [Quality] सबको प्रभावित करती है।
शिखर की भव्यता सबको प्रभावित करती है।
शिखर की दुर्गमता के बावजूद [Action]।
शिखर की दुर्गमता के बावजूद उसने चढ़ाई पूरी की।
पर्वत के शिखरों पर [Noun] है।
पर्वत के शिखरों पर बर्फ है।
शिखर [Adjective] दिखता है।
शिखर बहुत ऊँचा दिखता है।
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in news, geography, and literature. Less common in very casual street slang.
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Using 'ki' instead of 'ka'.
→
Pahad ka shikhar.
Shikhar is masculine, so it takes the masculine possessive 'ka'.
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Pronouncing it as 'Sikhar'.
→
Shikhar (with a 'sh' sound).
The first letter is 'Sha' (श), which is a soft palatal sound, not 'Sa' (स).
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Using 'Shikhar' for a house roof.
→
Ghar ki chhat.
Shikhar is for pointed peaks or spires, not flat roofs.
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Pronouncing 'kh' as 'k'.
→
Shikhar (with aspirated kh).
Saying 'Shikar' means hunting, which is a different word entirely.
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Using 'Choti' in a political summit context.
→
Shikhar Sammelan.
'Choti' is too informal for diplomatic or international summits.
نکات
Think Big
Only use 'Shikhar' for things that are truly high or significant. Don't use it for small everyday objects.
Gender Check
Always remember 'Shikhar' is a boy (masculine)! Use 'Bada Shikhar', not 'Badi Shikhar'.
The 'Kh' Puff
Put your hand in front of your mouth. You should feel air when you say the 'kh' in Shikhar.
News Watch
Watch Hindi news. Every time a world leader meets another, you will hear 'Shikhar Sammelan'.
Temple Spire
When visiting India, look for the 'Shikhar' on temples. It is the most beautiful and tallest part.
Formal Writing
If you are writing a formal letter or an essay, 'Shikhar' is a much better choice than 'Choti'.
She-Car
Remember the woman driving her car to the peak: She-Car = Shikhar.
Plural Rules
Remember 'shikharon' only appears when followed by words like 'mein', 'par', or 'se'.
Substitute Wisely
Use 'Choti' for a mountain hike with friends, but 'Shikhar' for a professional summit.
Aim High
Use 'Safalta ka Shikhar' in your goal-setting journals to keep yourself motivated.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'SHE-CAR'. Imagine a woman (SHE) driving a CAR to the very top (SHIKHAR) of a mountain. Shikhar = She-Car at the peak.
تداعی تصویری
Visualize the pointed triangular shape of a mountain or a temple spire. That sharp point is the 'Shikhar'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'Shikhar' in three different ways today: once for a mountain, once for a temple, and once for a personal goal.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'śikhara' (शिखर). In Sanskrit, it literally means 'a point', 'a peak', or 'the top of the head'. It is related to the word 'śikhā', which refers to a tuft of hair or a flame.
معنای اصلی: A point, peak, or summit.
Indo-Aryanبافت فرهنگی
No specific sensitivities, but when referring to temple shikhars, it is respectful to use the term in a way that acknowledges their sacred nature.
English speakers often use 'summit' or 'peak'. 'Shikhar' covers both but adds a religious/architectural dimension that 'peak' lacks.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Geography/Nature
- Everest ka shikhar
- Barfila shikhar
- Shikhar ki unchai
- Pahadi shikhar
Architecture/Religion
- Mandir ka shikhar
- Swarn shikhar
- Shikhar darshan
- Shikhar kalash
Politics/News
- Shikhar sammelan
- Shikhar varta
- Shikhar ghoshna
- Aarthik shikhar sammelan
Career/Motivation
- Safalta ka shikhar
- Shikhar tak pahunchna
- Career ka shikhar
- Lokpriyata ka shikhar
Personal Names
- Mera naam Shikhar hai
- Shikhar se milo
- Shikhar ek achha ladka hai
- Shikhar Dhawan
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"क्या आपने कभी किसी पहाड़ का शिखर छुआ है? (Have you ever touched a mountain peak?)"
"भारत में किस मंदिर का शिखर सबसे ऊँचा है? (Which temple's spire is the highest in India?)"
"सफलता के शिखर पर पहुँचने के लिए क्या ज़रूरी है? (What is necessary to reach the peak of success?)"
"क्या आप अगले शिखर सम्मेलन के बारे में जानते हैं? (Do you know about the next summit meeting?)"
"आपके जीवन का शिखर क्या है? (What is the peak/pinnacle of your life?)"
موضوعات نگارش
मेरे लिए सफलता के शिखर का मतलब है... (For me, the peak of success means...)
जब मैं पहाड़ के शिखर पर पहुँचूँगा, तो मैं कैसा महसूस करूँगा? (How will I feel when I reach the mountain peak?)
किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति के बारे में लिखें जो अपने करियर के शिखर पर है। (Write about someone who is at the peak of their career.)
मंदिर के शिखर को देखकर आपके मन में क्या विचार आते हैं? (What thoughts come to your mind seeing a temple spire?)
शिखर सम्मेलन दुनिया को कैसे बदल सकते हैं? (How can summit meetings change the world?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'Shikhar' is a masculine noun. You should use 'ka' (का) and masculine adjectives like 'uncha' (ऊँचा) with it. For example, 'Pahad ka uncha shikhar'.
No, 'Shikhar' is for grand heights like mountains or temples. For a bottle, use 'dhakkan' (cap) or 'uupari hissa' (top part).
It translates to 'Summit Meeting'. It is used when heads of state or top leaders meet to discuss important matters. You will see this often in news headlines.
'Shikhar' is formal and masculine. 'Choti' is common, feminine, and can also mean a hair braid. You can use 'Choti' for any hill, but 'Shikhar' sounds more majestic.
Yes, it is a popular name for boys in India. It implies someone who aims for the top or is successful.
It refers to the spire or the tall tower-like structure above the main deity in North Indian temples. It represents the holy mountain Meru.
In the direct case, it remains 'shikhar' (e.g., 'Ye shikhar unche hain'). In the oblique case (with postpositions), it becomes 'shikharon' (e.g., 'Shikharon par barf hai').
No, it is an aspirated 'kh'. You should blow out a puff of air while saying it. If you say it like 'k', it might sound like 'Shikar' (hunting).
Yes, it is very common to say 'Safalta ka shikhar' to mean the pinnacle or peak of success.
Yes, it is a Tatshama word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit into Hindi without any change in spelling.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write a sentence using 'Shikhar' to describe a mountain.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe your goal using the phrase 'Safalta ka Shikhar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about a temple spire you have seen.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Imagine you are a news reporter. Write a headline about a summit meeting.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Compare 'Shikhar' and 'Choti' in three sentences.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about what you see from a mountain peak.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Shikharon' in a sentence about the Himalayas.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Shikhar' as a person's name.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe a golden spire using 'Swarn Shikhar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a motivational quote using the word 'Shikhar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain why 'Shikhar' is important in temple architecture.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a dialogue between two climbers reaching the summit.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Shikhar Varta' in a sentence about international relations.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a poem of four lines where 'Shikhar' is the last word.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the view of the sun setting behind a 'Shikhar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Correct this sentence: 'Yah bahut unchi shikhar hai.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about the 'Shikhar' of your career.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
How would you describe Everest's peak in Hindi?
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the word 'Shikhari' in a sentence about a mountain range.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a 'Shikhar Sammelan' regarding climate change.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce the word 'Shikhar' correctly focusing on 'sh' and 'kh'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The mountain peak is high' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I want to reach the peak' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain what a 'Shikhar Sammelan' is in simple Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe a temple spire using the word 'Shikhar'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He is at the peak of success' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask someone if they can see the peak.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a short story about a boy named Shikhar.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the Himalayas using 'Shikharon'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The summit talks were successful' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Snow is falling on the peak' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Practice saying 'Shikhar', 'Bikhar', and 'Nikhar'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The temple spire is golden' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Don't fall from the peak' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the view from a peak in three sentences.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The peak is far away' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Is this the peak of Everest?' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Summit meetings are important' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I love mountain peaks' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The spire touches the sky' in Hindi.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word: 'शिखर'. Is it masculine or feminine?
Listen to: 'पहाड़ का शिखर सफेद है।' What color is the peak?
Listen to: 'शिखर सम्मेलन कल होगा।' When is the summit?
Listen to: 'वह शिखर पर है।' Where is he?
Listen to: 'मंदिर का शिखर ऊँचा है।' What is high?
Listen to: 'शिखर से दृश्य अच्छा है।' How is the view?
Listen to: 'शिखर वार्ता सफल रही।' Was the talk successful?
Listen to: 'शिखर पर बर्फ गिर रही है।' What is falling?
Listen to: 'शिखर तक का रास्ता मुश्किल है।' Is the path easy?
Listen to: 'शिखर दर्शन करो।' What should you do?
Listen to: 'शिखर के पीछे सूरज है।' Where is the sun?
Listen to: 'वह सफलता के शिखर पर है।' What kind of peak is it?
Listen to: 'शिखरों पर बादल छाए हैं।' Where are the clouds?
Listen to: 'शिखर कलश सोने का है।' What is made of gold?
Listen to: 'शिखर पर पहुँचो।' What is the command?
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Summary
The word 'Shikhar' (शिखर) is your go-to term for describing the highest point of anything, whether it's the physical peak of Everest, the spiritual spire of a temple, or the abstract pinnacle of your career. Example: 'Everest ka shikhar' (Everest's peak).
- Shikhar is a masculine Hindi noun meaning 'peak' or 'summit', commonly used for mountains and temple spires.
- It is frequently used metaphorically to describe the highest level of achievement or success in a person's life.
- In political contexts, 'Shikhar Sammelan' is the standard term for a 'Summit Meeting' between world leaders.
- It is a formal word (Tatshama) derived from Sanskrit and is also a popular Indian male given name.
Think Big
Only use 'Shikhar' for things that are truly high or significant. Don't use it for small everyday objects.
Gender Check
Always remember 'Shikhar' is a boy (masculine)! Use 'Bada Shikhar', not 'Badi Shikhar'.
The 'Kh' Puff
Put your hand in front of your mouth. You should feel air when you say the 'kh' in Shikhar.
News Watch
Watch Hindi news. Every time a world leader meets another, you will hear 'Shikhar Sammelan'.
مثال
शिखर पर पहुंचो।
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