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संयोग — meaning in English: coincidence
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coincidence
तय करना
tay karnā
सामाजिक
samaajik
खरीदारी
khareedari
संयोग
saṁyog
सावधानी
sāvdhānī
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'संयोग' in conversations about unexpected events or serendipitous occurrences. For example, when discussing a chance meeting with an old friend at a café or a surprising turn of events during a trip, they might say, 'यह तो एक संयोग था!' (This was a coincidence!).
Synonyms & nuances
'संयोग' is often compared to 'संयोगिता' (samyogitaa), which can mean a similar concept but carries a more poetic or philosophical nuance. While 'संयोग' is used in everyday conversation, 'संयोगिता' might be chosen in literary contexts to evoke a deeper sense of fate or destiny.
Culture
'संयोग' derives from the Sanskrit root 'yuj,' which means to join or unite. In Indian culture, coincidences are often seen as signs or omens, reflecting a belief in the interconnectedness of events and fate. This word embodies the idea that life is filled with unexpected but meaningful intersections.
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