barkeep
/ˈbɑːkiːp/noun
उच्चारण बार्कीप
बार में शराब या पेय परोसने वाला व्यक्ति, बारटेंडर
Core word
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[C] North American
a person who serves drinks at a bar
बार में शराब या पेय परोसने वाला व्यक्ति, बारटेंडर
- The barkeep poured a glass of juice for the boy.
- Radhika asked the barkeep for a cold drink.
- The barkeep wiped the counter with a cloth.
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- The barkeep knows every regular's favourite drink.
- She worked as a barkeep during her college holidays.
Synonyms bartender
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
barkeep (countable noun, informal)
Barkeep is an informal, mostly American word. It is countable: a barkeep, two barkeeps. In formal British English prefer barman, barmaid or bartender.
'Barkeep' अनौपचारिक शब्द है और प्रायः अमेरिकी English में आता है। यह countable है। Formal British English में barman, barmaid या bartender बेहतर हैं।
- The barkeep wiped the counter and nodded at us.
- There were two barkeeps working behind the long counter.
ask / tell / pay the barkeep
As an ordinary noun it is the object of verbs of requesting and paying.
सामान्य noun की तरह यह माँगने और भुगतान करने वाली क्रियाओं का object बनता है।
- He asked the barkeep for a glass of lime soda.
- Radhika paid the barkeep and left the cafe.
the barkeep + relative clause
A relative clause with who identifies which barkeep is meant.
Who वाला relative clause बताता है कि किस barkeep की बात हो रही है।
- The barkeep who served us knew every customer by name.
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adjective + barkeep
friendlybusyhelpfulgrumpyexperienced
- The friendly barkeep recommended a cold coffee.
verb + barkeep
callthanktipaskwave at
- He waved at the barkeep to bring the bill.
barkeep + verb
pourservepolishmixtake an order
- The barkeep poured the juice into tall glasses.
preposition + barkeep
behind the barkeepto the barkeepfrom the barkeep
- She took the menu from the barkeep and read it carefully.
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- The old barkeep had worked in the same hotel for thirty years.
वह बुज़ुर्ग barkeep तीस वर्षों से उसी होटल में काम कर रहा था।
- In the film, the barkeep listens to everyone's troubles.
फ़िल्म में barkeep सबकी परेशानियाँ सुनता है।
- Ask the barkeep whether they have fresh lime soda.
barkeep से पूछिए कि क्या उनके पास ताज़ा नींबू सोडा है।
- The barkeep switched off the lights when the last guest left.
जब आख़िरी मेहमान चला गया तो barkeep ने बत्तियाँ बुझा दीं।
- A good barkeep remembers what his regular customers like.
एक अच्छा barkeep याद रखता है कि उसके नियमित ग्राहकों को क्या पसंद है।
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✗ The barkeep were very polite to us.
✓ The barkeep was very polite to us.
A single barkeep takes the singular verb was.
एक 'barkeep' के साथ singular क्रिया 'was' आती है।
✗ He gave a tip to barkeep.
✓ He gave a tip to the barkeep.
A singular countable noun needs an article.
Singular countable noun से पहले article ज़रूरी है, इसलिए 'the barkeep' लिखें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all name a person who serves drinks at a bar; they differ in register and region.
ये सभी शब्द bar में पेय परोसने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए हैं; अंतर प्रयोग-स्तर और क्षेत्र का है।
Informal and mostly American; sounds a little old-fashioned.
अनौपचारिक और प्रायः अमेरिकी; थोड़ा पुराने ढंग का लगता है।
- The barkeep greeted him by name.
The full form, a little more formal; it can also mean the owner of a bar.
पूरा रूप, थोड़ा अधिक formal; इसका अर्थ bar का मालिक भी हो सकता है।
- The barkeeper locked up at midnight.