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चौदह — meaning in English: fourteen
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fourteen
चौदह
chaudah
तय करना
tay karnā
लंबा
lambā
बोलना
bolnā
दौड़ना
dauṛnā
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers use the word 'चौदह' when discussing dates, especially in contexts like planning events or celebrating birthdays. For instance, someone might say, 'My birthday is on the चौदह of July' when referring to their special day.
Synonyms & nuances
'चौदह' is specifically the numeral for fourteen, while 'चौ' (chou) refers to four. The distinction is crucial, as using 'चौ' would imply just four, not the more complex number fourteen. Use 'चौदह' when you need to express this larger quantity specifically.
Culture
The number 'चौदह' is often associated with various cultural and religious observances in India. For example, the 'चौदह' day of the month in the Hindu lunar calendar is considered auspicious for certain rituals. This word is also related to the concept of 'चौदह कलाएँ' (Chaudah Kalaa) which refers to the fourteen arts or skills an accomplished person should possess.
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