Meaning in Hindi:
दिखाना (Dikhana) / प्रदर्शन (Pradarshan)
Synonyms in Hindi:
- प्रकट करना (Prakat Karna) – To reveal or make something visible.
- सुनाना (Sunana) – To narrate or present.
- दिखाना (Dikhana) – To show or exhibit something.
Related Words in Hindi:
- प्रदर्शन (Pradarshan) – An exhibition or display.
- प्रस्तुति (Prastuti) – Presentation, often used when showing something in a formal manner.
- आदर्श (Aadarsh) – Example or model, something that is shown as a standard.
- साक्षात्कार (Sakshatkar) – Interview or live presentation.
Definitions and Meaning in English:
- Show means to present, display, or make something visible or apparent to others. It can refer to demonstrating an action, expressing emotions, or exhibiting an object or idea.
History and Origins:
The word show comes from the Old English sceawian, meaning “to look at” or “to examine.” It is related to the Old Norse skauwa, meaning “to look at or gaze upon.” Over time, the term expanded to include the act of making something visible or apparent for others to observe.
Example Sentences in Hindi + English:
- कृपया मुझे अपना पासपोर्ट दिखाओ। (Kripya mujhe apna passport dikhao.)
Please show me your passport. - उसने अपनी कला का शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। (Usne apni kala ka shandaar pradarshan kiya.)
He gave an amazing show of his art.
More Matches in Hindi:
- दिखाई देना (Dikhai Dena) – To appear or be shown.
- प्रस्तुत करना (Prastut Karna) – To present or show formally.
- साक्षात्कार (Sakshatkar) – A show or interview, particularly in media.
Antonyms:
- छिपाना (Chhupana) – To hide or conceal, the opposite of showing.
- अदृश्य (Adrishya) – Invisible or unseen, not shown.
- गुमनाम (Gumnaam) – Anonymous or hidden, not revealed.
