Vocabulary Spotlight
Cherub
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: देवदूत या मासूम बच्चा (Devdoot ya masoom bachcha) – An angelic being, often depicted as a chubby, innocent-looking child.
Pronunciation
[cher-uhb]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Innocent child – मासूम बच्चा (Masoom bachcha)
Related Words
Divine – दैवीय (Daiviya)
Word Origin
“Cherub” Hebrew “kerubh” se aaya hai, jo ek angelic being ko darshata hai jo divine aur protective hoti hai.
– The word “Cherub” originates from the Hebrew word “kerubh,” which denotes an angelic, protective being.
Word Family
Noun: Cherub – देवदूत या मासूम बच्चा (Devdoot ya masoom bachcha)
Plural: Cherubs or Cherubim – देवदूत (Devdoot)
Usage Examples
1. Uska bachcha ek cherub ki tarah masoom aur pyara hai.
– Her child is as innocent and adorable as a cherub.
2. Painting mein ek cherub ko swarg mein dikhaya gaya hai.
– The painting depicts a cherub in heaven.
Cultural Note
India mein masoom aur pyare bachchon ko kabhi-kabhi cherub se compare kiya jata hai unki innocence aur sweetness ke kaaran.
In Context
Literature aur art mein, cherub ka use innocent ya angelic bachchon ko darshane ke liye hota hai jo ki heavenly beings jese dikhte hain.