B1 adjective

तिरछा

tircha

Fun Fact

The word 'tircha' is a good example of how Sanskrit roots have influenced modern Hindi vocabulary.

Word Origin

Sanskrit

Original meaning: across, crooked

Indo-Aryan

Cultural Context

<p>In Hindi culture, describing something as 'tircha' can sometimes imply an imperfection or something being out of alignment, not just a literal slant. For instance, if a picture is 'tircha,' it means it's not hanging straight. It can also be used playfully, like someone's 'tirchi nazar' (slanted gaze) which might imply a mischievous or indirect look.</p>

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