bodybuilder
/ˈbɒdibɪldə(r)/noun
उच्चारण बॉडिबिल्डर
बॉडीबिल्डर, शरीर-सौष्ठव करने वाला
Core word
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a person who does regular exercises in order to make their muscles bigger and stronger
बॉडीबिल्डर, शरीर-सौष्ठव करने वाला
- He trained for years to become a professional bodybuilder.
- The bodybuilder lifted weights for two hours every morning.
- The bodybuilder followed a strict diet before the contest.
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- Many bodybuilders spend years perfecting their shape.
- My uncle, a former bodybuilder, still goes to the gym daily.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a bodybuilder (countable noun)
Bodybuilder is a countable noun for a person who trains with weights to build large, well-defined muscles, usually to compete in shows.
'Bodybuilder' countable noun है; यह उस व्यक्ति के लिए आता है जो weights के साथ अभ्यास करके बड़ी और सुडौल मांसपेशियाँ बनाता है।
- Karan has trained as a bodybuilder since he was nineteen.
- The young bodybuilder lifted the heavy bar without any help.
bodybuilder + who / that clause
Use who (not which) in a relative clause, because a bodybuilder is a person.
Bodybuilder व्यक्ति है, इसलिए relative clause में 'who' आता है, 'which' नहीं।
- He is the bodybuilder who won the state title last year.
a champion / professional / amateur bodybuilder
A describing word before the noun tells us the level or success of the bodybuilder.
Noun से पहले आने वाला शब्द बताता है कि bodybuilder किस स्तर का है।
- A professional bodybuilder follows a strict diet all year round.
- The amateur bodybuilder entered his first contest in Jaipur.
bodybuilder as a modifier
Bodybuilder can act like an adjective before a noun to describe a person's build or habits.
'Bodybuilder' कभी-कभी noun से पहले adjective की तरह आकर व्यक्ति की काया या आदतों को बताता है।
- He has a bodybuilder physique but a very soft voice.
- The bodybuilder diet includes eggs, milk and sprouts.
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adjective + bodybuilder
professionalamateurchampionformerfamous
- The former bodybuilder now runs a small gym near the station.
bodybuilder + noun
contestdietphysiquecompetition
- A bodybuilder diet is rich in protein such as eggs, dal and paneer.
verb + bodybuilder
becometrain aswork ascoach
- Many young men in the town dream of becoming a bodybuilder.
bodybuilder + verb
liftflexposewintrain
- The bodybuilder posed for the judges on stage.
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- The bodybuilder flexed his arms and the audience cheered loudly.
Bodybuilder ने अपनी बाँहें मोड़ीं और दर्शकों ने ज़ोर से तालियाँ बजाईं।
- Radhika's brother is a bodybuilder, but he is also a gentle person.
राधिका का भाई bodybuilder है, पर वह स्वभाव से बहुत नरम भी है।
- No bodybuilder can build such muscles without patience and discipline.
कोई भी bodybuilder धैर्य और अनुशासन के बिना ऐसी मांसपेशियाँ नहीं बना सकता।
- The retired bodybuilder gave a talk at the college annual day.
सेवानिवृत्त bodybuilder ने कॉलेज के वार्षिक समारोह में भाषण दिया।
- A bodybuilder's day begins with a heavy breakfast and a long workout.
Bodybuilder का दिन भारी नाश्ते और लंबे व्यायाम से शुरू होता है।
- Radhika's neighbour, a former bodybuilder, now teaches yoga to senior citizens.
राधिका का पड़ोसी, जो पहले bodybuilder था, अब वरिष्ठ नागरिकों को योग सिखाता है।
- A bodybuilder must sleep well because muscles grow during rest.
Bodybuilder को अच्छी नींद लेनी चाहिए क्योंकि मांसपेशियाँ आराम के दौरान बढ़ती हैं।
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✗ He is a bodybuilder which won many medals.
✓ He is a bodybuilder who won many medals.
Use who for a person, not which.
व्यक्ति के लिए relative pronoun 'who' आता है, 'which' नहीं।