funk
/fʌŋk/noun
उच्चारण फ़ंक
फ़ंक (तेज़ लय वाला एक संगीत)
Core word
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a type of modern dance music with a strong rhythm, that developed from jazz, blues and soul music
फ़ंक (तेज़ लय वाला एक संगीत)
- He grew up listening to American funk and soul.
- The band played funk at the college festival, and everyone danced.
- The band plays a mix of funk and rock.
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- Funk music has a strong bass and a lively beat.
- They danced to funk all night.
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[sing.] informal, especially North American
a state of being sad or without hope
उदासी, निराशा
- He has been in a funk since he lost his job.
- After failing the interview, he sank into a funk for several days.
- Don't stay in a funk, go out and meet your friends.
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- She has been in a funk since her exam results.
- A rainy week put the whole team in a funk.
Synonyms depression gloom low spirits blues
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[sing.] old-fashioned, British, informal
a state of fear or anxiety
डर, घबराहट
- She was in a blue funk before the interview.
- The new recruits were in a funk on the night before their first parade.
- He was in a funk before the driving test.
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- The sight of the huge crowd put her in a funk.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
funk (uncountable noun: music)
Funk is a style of dance music with a strong rhythm, developed from jazz, blues and soul. It is uncountable and written without an article.
'Funk' मज़बूत लय वाला नृत्य संगीत है जो जैज़, ब्लूज़ और सोल से विकसित हुआ। यह अगणनीय है और इसमें article नहीं लगता।
- Radhika loves funk and old disco songs.
- The band plays funk at weddings.
in a funk (sad or depressed state)
In informal English, funk means a low mood. Use in a funk, not in funk.
अनौपचारिक English में 'funk' का अर्थ उदास मनोदशा है; 'in a funk' कहा जाता है, 'in funk' नहीं।
- He has been in a funk since he failed the test.
- She was in a deep funk after the match.
funk (fear or anxiety)
Funk also means a state of fear, as in a blue funk. This use is old-fashioned.
'Funk' का अर्थ भय की स्थिति भी है, जैसे 'blue funk'। यह प्रयोग पुराने ढंग का है।
- The new recruit was in a blue funk before the parade.
funk (verb: to avoid in fear)
As an informal British verb, funk means to avoid doing something because you are afraid.
अनौपचारिक British क्रिया के रूप में 'funk' का अर्थ डर के कारण कोई काम करने से बचना है।
- He funked the high jump at the last minute.
funky (adjective)
The related adjective funky describes music with a strong rhythm, or something fashionable and unusual.
संबंधित विशेषण 'funky' मज़बूत लय वाले संगीत या फ़ैशनेबल और अनोखी चीज़ का वर्णन करता है।
- She wore a funky red jacket to the concert.
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adjective + funk
deepbluecreativedepressivetemporary
- She fell into a deep funk after the exam results.
verb + funk
fall intoget out ofbe insnap out ofpull out of
- A long walk helped him get out of his funk.
type of funk (music)
souldiscojazzrockpop
- The band mixes funk and jazz.
funk + noun
musicbandbassrhythmbeat
- The funk beat made everyone dance.
funk + singer or band
funk guitaristfunk drummerfunk fanfunk festival
- The funk festival was held on Saturday night.
funk + feelings
gloomsadnessboredomself-pityworry
- A funk of self-pity kept him in bed all day.
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- The funk rhythm made the whole hall dance.
funk की लय ने पूरे हॉल को नचा दिया।
- After losing the debate, Radhika was in a funk for two days.
वाद-विवाद हारने के बाद राधिका दो दिन उदास रही।
- The coach told the team to snap out of their funk.
कोच ने टीम से उदासी की स्थिति से बाहर आने को कहा।
- He funked the interview and did not turn up.
वह साक्षात्कार से डर गया और नहीं आया।
- The DJ played some classic funk from the seventies.
डीजे ने सत्तर के दशक का क्लासिक funk बजाया।
- The bass guitar gave the song its funk feel.
बेस गिटार ने गीत को उसका funk अंदाज़ दिया।
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✗ He was in funk after the match.
✓ He was in a funk after the match.
The mood sense of funk needs the article a.
उदासी वाले अर्थ में 'funk' के साथ article 'a' लगता है।
✗ I like to listen funk music.
✓ I like to listen to funk music.
Listen takes the preposition to.
'Listen' के बाद preposition 'to' आता है।