handmade
/ˌhændˈmeɪd/adjective
उच्चारण हैन्ड्मेड
हस्तनिर्मित
Core word
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made by a person using their hands rather than by machines
हस्तनिर्मित
- handmade paper
- These handmade candles are sold at the Diwali mela.
- She sells handmade soap at the weekend market.
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- He gave his mother a handmade card on her birthday.
- These handmade shoes last much longer than factory ones.
Synonyms handcrafted artisan homemade
Opposite machine-made
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handmade (adjective)
Handmade describes things made by a person using their hands or simple tools instead of machines. It can be used before a noun or after a linking verb.
Handmade उन वस्तुओं के लिए है जो मशीन की जगह हाथ या सरल औज़ारों से बनी हों। यह noun से पहले या linking verb के बाद आ सकता है।
- She sold handmade candles in the Diwali fair.
- The paper is completely handmade.
handmade + noun
Typical nouns after handmade are soap, paper, shoes, jewellery, cards and gifts.
Handmade के बाद soap, paper, shoes, jewellery, cards और gifts जैसे noun आम हैं।
- He gave his teacher a handmade card.
handmade (by + person / from + material)
Use by for the maker and from or out of for the material.
बनाने वाले के लिए 'by' और सामग्री के लिए 'from' या 'out of' आता है।
- The bags are handmade by village women from old saris.
handmade vs hand-made
Both spellings occur; the one-word handmade is the usual modern form.
दोनों वर्तनी मिलती हैं; एक शब्द वाला 'handmade' आजकल आम रूप है।
- Handmade goods are often more expensive than factory goods.
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handmade + noun
soappaperjewellerypotterychocolate
- Handmade paper is made from cotton waste.
adverb + handmade
entirelylovinglyindividuallycompletelytraditionally
- Each toy is individually handmade by the villagers.
handmade + in
IndiaJaipursmall batchesthe villagea workshop
- These blue pots are handmade in Jaipur.
handmade vs ...
machine-madefactory-mademass-producedready-made
- Handmade shirts cost more than machine-made ones.
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- Radhika gave her mother a handmade diary on her birthday.
राधिका ने अपनी माँ को जन्मदिन पर हाथ से बनी डायरी दी।
- The market sells handmade bangles in many colours.
बाज़ार में कई रंगों की हाथ से बनी चूड़ियाँ बिकती हैं।
- Handmade shoes last longer if you look after them.
हाथ से बने जूते देखभाल करने पर अधिक समय तक चलते हैं।
- These sweets are handmade, so every piece looks slightly different.
ये मिठाइयाँ हाथ से बनी हैं, इसलिए हर टुकड़ा थोड़ा अलग दिखता है।
- The shop was full of handmade pottery from the local potters.
दुकान स्थानीय कुम्हारों के हाथ के बने मिट्टी के बर्तनों से भरी थी।
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✗ This bag is handmade from my aunt.
✓ This bag is handmade by my aunt.
Use by for the person who made something.
किसी चीज़ को बनाने वाले व्यक्ति के लिए 'by' आता है, 'from' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe goods made with care, but they are not interchangeable.
ये adjectives सावधानी से बनी वस्तुओं का वर्णन करते हैं, पर एक-दूसरे की जगह नहीं लिए जा सकते।
Made by hands or simple tools, not by machines.
मशीन से नहीं, हाथों या सरल औज़ारों से बना।
- It is a handmade carpet.
Made at home, usually food or small items, and not always by hand.
घर पर बना, प्रायः खाने या छोटी चीज़ें, और ज़रूरी नहीं कि हाथ से ही।
- She sells homemade pickle.
Made by hand with special skill, usually for a high-quality product.
विशेष कौशल से हाथ से बना, प्रायः उच्च गुणवत्ता वाला उत्पाद।
- The temple has handcrafted wooden doors.
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✓In the exam
General knowledge
Khadi is handmade cloth that became a symbol of the freedom movement.
खादी हस्तनिर्मित कपड़ा है जो स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन का प्रतीक बना।