When talking about a 'man' or 'male' in Hindi, a common word you'll hear is मर्द (mard). While आदमी (aadmi) is a general term for a person or a man, मर्द specifically emphasizes the male gender, often in a colloquial sense. You might hear it used to refer to an adult male, or sometimes to emphasize masculinity or manliness in certain contexts. It's a useful word to know for everyday conversations.
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Write a short sentence describing a 'मर्द' (man) you know, using the word in Hindi.
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मेरे पिताजी एक अच्छे मर्द हैं। (My father is a good man.)
Imagine you are introducing a male friend. Write a simple sentence in Hindi using 'मर्द' to refer to him.
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यह मेरा दोस्त है, वह एक अच्छा मर्द है। (This is my friend, he is a good man.)
Describe a 'मर्द' (man) in a common everyday situation in Hindi, like 'The man is drinking tea.'
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मर्द चाय पी रहा है। (The man is drinking tea.)
मर्द कैसा था?
Read this passage:
वह एक लंबा और मजबूत मर्द था। उसके बाल काले थे और आँखें भूरी थीं।
मर्द कैसा था?
Passage says 'लंबा और मजबूत मर्द' (tall and strong man).
Passage says 'लंबा और मजबूत मर्द' (tall and strong man).
बूढ़ा मर्द कहाँ जाता था?
Read this passage:
गाँव में एक बूढ़ा मर्द रहता था। वह रोज़ सुबह मंदिर जाता था।
बूढ़ा मर्द कहाँ जाता था?
Passage states 'वह रोज़ सुबह मंदिर जाता था' (He used to go to the temple every morning).
Passage states 'वह रोज़ सुबह मंदिर जाता था' (He used to go to the temple every morning).
मर्द के हाथ में क्या था?
Read this passage:
एक मर्द सड़क पर चल रहा था। उसके हाथ में एक किताब थी।
मर्द के हाथ में क्या था?
The passage says 'उसके हाथ में एक किताब थी' (There was a book in his hand).
The passage says 'उसके हाथ में एक किताब थी' (There was a book in his hand).
This sentence means 'A good man always keeps his word.' The word order follows standard Hindi sentence structure with the subject, adjectives, adverbs, and then the verb phrase.
This translates to 'He is a true man, who faces difficulties.' The relative pronoun 'जो' connects the two clauses.
This sentence means 'The role of a man in society is very important.' The possessive 'की' connects 'मर्द' and 'भूमिका'.
Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'मर्द' in a formal context.
'पुरुष' is a more formal and generally accepted term for 'man' or 'male' compared to the colloquial 'मर्द'. 'आदमी' can be used, but 'पुरुष' is better for formal contexts. 'लड़का' means boy and 'व्यक्ति' means person.
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'मर्द' to convey a sense of masculinity or bravery?
While 'मर्द' simply means man, in this context, the sentence 'एक सच्चा मर्द कभी हार नहीं मानता' uses 'मर्द' to evoke the concept of a strong, resilient, and brave man, which is a common nuanced usage at this level.
In which scenario would 'मर्द' be a less suitable choice compared to 'पुरुष'?
'पुरुष' is the more appropriate and scientific term for 'male' in a biological or formal academic context. 'मर्द' is more colloquial and might be considered too informal for such discussions.
Using 'मर्द' in a formal speech about gender equality is generally acceptable and preferred.
False. While 'मर्द' can mean 'man', in a formal speech about gender equality, 'पुरुष' would be a more appropriate and respectful term to use as it carries a more neutral and formal connotation.
The word 'मर्द' can sometimes carry a connotation of strength or courage, beyond just meaning 'male'.
True. In many contexts, especially colloquial ones, 'मर्द' is used to imply qualities like bravery, strength, and manliness, rather than just a biological male.
When referring to a group of people, you can interchangeably use 'मर्द' and 'लोग' to mean 'men'.
False. 'मर्द' specifically refers to men/males. 'लोग' (log) means 'people' in general and is not specific to gender. While a group of 'मर्द' are 'लोग', not all 'लोग' are 'मर्द'.
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वह एक बहादुर मर्द है।
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आगे
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आगे बढ़ना
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आगामी
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