Vocabulary Spotlight

Chipmunks

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: एक छोटा गिलहरी जैसा जानवर (Ek chhota gilhari jaisa janwar) – A small, striped rodent similar to a squirrel, often found in North America.

Pronunciation

[chip-muhngks]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Related Words

Squirrel – गिलहरी (Gilhari)
Rodent – कृंतक (Kruntak)

Word Origin

“Chipmunk” North American Ojibwa shabd “ajidamoo” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “one who descends trees headlong.”

– The word “Chipmunk” comes from the Ojibwa word “ajidamoo,” meaning “one who descends trees headlong.”

Word Family

Noun: Chipmunks – छोटे गिलहरी जैसे जानवर (Chhote gilhari jaise janwar)

Usage Examples

1. Park mein chipmunks daud rahe the aur nuts kha rahe the.

– Chipmunks were running in the park and eating nuts.

2. Chipmunks apne stripes aur chhote kad ke liye mashhoor hain.

– Chipmunks are known for their stripes and small size.

Cultural Note

Chipmunks ko cartoon aur entertainment industry mein popular banaya gaya hai, jaise “Alvin and the Chipmunks” mein dekha jata hai.

In Context

Chipmunks ka use wildlife aur cartoons mein hota hai, aur yeh chhote aur active prani masti aur cuteness ke liye pehchaane jaate hain.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Chipmunks” kya hain?

Bird (पक्षी)
Fish (मछली)
Small rodent (छोटा कृंतक)
Insect (कीड़ा)

‘Small rodent’ sahi jawab hai kyunki chipmunk ek chhota rodent hota hai jo gilhari jaisa hota hai.

“Chipmunk” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

French (फ्रेंच)
Latin (लैटिन)
Greek (ग्रीक)
Ojibwa (ओजिब्वा)

‘Ojibwa’ sahi jawab hai kyunki chipmunk shabd Ojibwa bhasha se aaya hai.

Chipmunks ka opposite kya ho sakta hai?

Large animal (बड़ा जानवर)
Small animal (छोटा जानवर)
Rodent (कृंतक)
Insect (कीड़ा)

‘Large animal’ sahi jawab hai kyunki chipmunk ek chhota prani hai aur iska opposite ek bada prani hoga.