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संकीर्ण — meaning in English: narrow
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narrow
संपर्क करना
sampark karna
खुद
khud
संकीर्ण
saṅkīrṇa
कठिनाई
kathinai
परिणाम
parinaam
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word संकीर्ण in contexts describing physical spaces, such as narrow streets or small rooms. For example, one might say, 'इस गली की चौड़ाई संकीर्ण है' (This street's width is narrow), especially when discussing urban planning or personal experiences in crowded cities.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is तंग (taṅg), which also means 'tight' or 'narrow'. However, संकीर्ण tends to carry a more formal connotation, often used in literary or descriptive contexts, whereas तंग can be more casual and colloquial, making it suitable for everyday conversations.
Culture
The word संकीर्ण stems from the Sanskrit root 'संकीर्ण', which means 'mixed' or 'confused', indicating a sense of constriction or limitation. This mirrors the intricacies of urban living in India, where narrow lanes often coexist with vibrant life, symbolizing both physical and social dynamics in crowded spaces.
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