eternal
/ɪˈtɜːnl/adjective
उच्चारण इटर्नल
शाश्वत, अनंत, सदा रहने वाला
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without an end; existing or continuing for ever
शाश्वत, अनंत, सदा रहने वाला
- eternal life
- the eternal snows of the Himalayas
- Many people hope for eternal peace.
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- The old temple seems to stand in eternal silence.
- She gave an eternal promise of friendship.
Synonyms everlasting endless perpetual
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informal
happening too often and seeming never to stop
कभी न खत्म होने वाला, लगातार (झुंझलाहट के भाव में)
- I am tired of their eternal complaints.
- I am tired of his eternal excuses for being late.
- I'm tired of the eternal traffic jams on this road.
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- His eternal chatter in class annoys everyone.
- The eternal noise from the building site drives us mad.
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eternal + noun
Eternal describes things without end or beginning, often used for spiritual, philosophical or emotional ideas.
'Eternal' उन चीज़ों का वर्णन करता है जिनका आदि या अंत न हो, प्रायः आध्यात्मिक, दार्शनिक या भावनात्मक विचारों के लिए।
- Radhika believes in eternal truth.
- The poet wrote about eternal love.
eternal (informal) = never stopping
In informal speech, eternal means happening too often and annoying.
अनौपचारिक बोलचाल में 'eternal' का अर्थ बहुत बार होने वाला और परेशान करने वाला है।
- I am tired of his eternal complaints.
the Eternal City / eternal life
Fixed phrases: Rome is called the Eternal City; eternal life is a religious idea.
स्थिर वाक्यांश: रोम को 'the Eternal City' कहते हैं; 'eternal life' धार्मिक अवधारणा है।
- Many faiths promise eternal life.
eternal / eternity / eternally
Eternal is the adjective; eternity is the noun; eternally is the adverb.
'Eternal' विशेषण है; 'eternity' संज्ञा है; 'eternally' क्रिया-विशेषण है।
- It felt like an eternity.
- I am eternally grateful to you.
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eternal + noun
lifelovetruthpeaceflamerest
- An eternal flame burns at the memorial.
adverb + eternal
trulyalmostseeminglyquiteforever
- The wait seemed almost eternal.
eternal + abstract
questionhopegratitudeoptimisttriangle
- She is an eternal optimist.
eternally + adjective
gratefulyoungthankfulindebted
- I am eternally grateful to my teachers.
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- The Himalayas are a symbol of eternal strength.
हिमालय शाश्वत शक्ति का प्रतीक है।
- The eternal debate about homework has no end.
गृहकार्य पर चलने वाली अंतहीन बहस का कोई अंत नहीं है।
- Love is eternal in the poet's world.
कवि की दुनिया में प्रेम शाश्वत है।
- Spring seemed an eternal season in the valley.
घाटी में वसंत शाश्वत ऋतु जैसा लगता था।
- He made an eternal promise to protect his sister.
उसने अपनी बहन की रक्षा का अटल वचन दिया।
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✗ Nothing is eternity in this world.
✓ Nothing is eternal in this world.
After is, the adjective eternal is needed, not the noun eternity.
Is के बाद विशेषण 'eternal' चाहिए, संज्ञा 'eternity' नहीं।
✗ I will be eternal grateful.
✓ I will be eternally grateful.
An adverb eternally modifies the adjective grateful.
Adjective 'grateful' को modify करने के लिए क्रिया-विशेषण 'eternally' चाहिए।
✗ Radhika waited for an eternal at the station.
✓ Radhika waited for an eternity at the station.
The noun after an is eternity; eternal is an adjective.
An के बाद संज्ञा 'eternity' आती है; 'eternal' विशेषण है।
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These adjectives all suggest long duration, but they differ in how long and in tone.
ये विशेषण लंबी अवधि का भाव देते हैं, पर कितनी लंबी और किस लहजे में, इसमें अंतर है।
Without end, or without beginning and end; solemn.
अंतहीन, या आदि-अंत से रहित; गंभीर लहजा।
- Eternal truth.
Continuing for ever; often poetic.
सदा चलने वाला; प्रायः काव्यात्मक।
- Everlasting friendship.
Intended to last a very long time; not necessarily for ever.
बहुत लंबे समय तक रहने के लिए; ज़रूरी नहीं कि हमेशा के लिए।
- A permanent job.