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domestically

/dəˈmestɪkli/adverb

उच्चारण डमेस्टिक्ली

घरेलू स्तर पर, देश के भीतर

Core word

adverb
  1. 1

    inside a particular country; not international

    घरेलू स्तर पर, देश के भीतर

    • Most of these phones are now made domestically.
    • The film did well domestically but failed abroad.
    • The company sells its tea both domestically and abroad.
    + 2 more examples
    • Domestically, prices have risen sharply since the monsoon failed.
    • Steel produced domestically is cheaper than imported steel.

    Opposite internationally abroad

  2. 2

    in a way that is connected with the home or family

    घरेलू तौर पर, घर-परिवार से संबंधित रूप में

    • domestically useful skills such as cooking
    • Domestically, the couple shared every chore equally, from cooking to washing.
    • He is a talented cook who is also domestically very organised.
    + 2 more examples
    • Domestically, Meera is the one who keeps the household running smoothly.
    • They were domestically happy, with a small flat and two children.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

domestically (adverb of place or scope)

Domestically means within one country, as opposed to abroad or internationally.

'Domestically' का अर्थ किसी एक देश के भीतर है, विदेश या अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्तर के विपरीत।

  • The film did well both domestically and abroad.
  • The car is made domestically.

domestically + past participle

It often modifies a participle: domestically produced, domestically made, domestically grown.

यह प्रायः participle को modify करता है: domestically produced, domestically made।

  • Domestically produced cotton is cheaper.
  • We prefer domestically grown rice.

domestically (home and family)

In a second sense it means in a way that relates to the home or family life.

दूसरे अर्थ में यह घर या पारिवारिक जीवन से संबंधित ढंग को बताता है।

  • She was domestically inclined and loved cooking.
  • He is not domestically minded.

Domestically, + sentence

At the start of a sentence it contrasts internal matters with foreign affairs.

वाक्य के आरंभ में यह आंतरिक मामलों को विदेशी मामलों से अलग दिखाता है।

  • Domestically, the government faces rising prices.
  • Domestically, the team is unbeaten.
+Collocations 4

domestically + participle

producedmademanufacturedgrownsourcedassembled

  • The bridge uses domestically produced steel.

verb + domestically

selltravelproduceconsumecompetefly

  • Most of the wheat is consumed domestically.

domestically and abroad

both domestically and abroaddomestically and internationallyat home and abroad

  • She is admired both domestically and internationally.

contrast with

internationallyabroadoverseasglobally

  • The product sells well domestically but not abroad.
“More examples 5
  • The mobile phones are assembled domestically in Noida.

मोबाइल फ़ोन नोएडा में देश के भीतर ही असेंबल किए जाते हैं।

  • Radhika's uncle flies domestically about twice a month.

राधिका के चाचा महीने में लगभग दो बार देश के भीतर हवाई यात्रा करते हैं।

  • Domestically, the economy grew by seven per cent.

देश के भीतर, अर्थव्यवस्था सात प्रतिशत बढ़ी।

  • The company sells its tea both domestically and overseas.

कंपनी अपनी चाय देश में भी बेचती है और विदेशों में भी।

  • She is domestically very organised and keeps the house spotless.

वह घरेलू मामलों में बहुत व्यवस्थित है और घर को बिल्कुल साफ़ रखती है।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ The goods were produced domestic.

✓ The goods were produced domestically.

An adverb is needed to modify the verb produced.

Verb 'produced' को modify करने के लिए adverb चाहिए।

✗ We sell tea domestically and in abroad.

✓ We sell tea domestically and abroad.

Abroad is an adverb and takes no preposition.

'Abroad' adverb है और इसके साथ preposition नहीं आता।

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domestic adjective