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

Angel – फरिश्ता (Farishta)
Innocent child – मासूम बच्चा (Masoom bachcha)

Related Words

Heavenly being – स्वर्गिक प्राणी (Swargik praani)
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.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Cherub” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Demon (राक्षस)
Angel (फरिश्ता)
Hero (नायक)
Warrior (योद्धा)

‘Angel’ sahi jawab hai kyunki cherub ek angelic aur innocent being ko darshata hai.

“Cherub” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Hebrew (हिब्रू)
Greek (ग्रीक)
Latin (लैटिन)
French (फ्रेंच)

‘Hebrew’ sahi jawab hai kyunki cherub shabd Hebrew bhasha se aaya hai.

Cherub ka opposite kaunsa ho sakta hai?

Angel (फरिश्ता)
Innocent (मासूम)
Demon (राक्षस)
Baby (बच्चा)

‘Demon’ sahi jawab hai kyunki yeh cherub ka opposite hai, jo ki ek negative entity hai.