hiking
/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण हाइकिंग
पैदल लंबी यात्रा
Core word
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[U]
the activity of going for long walks in the country for pleasure
पैदल लंबी यात्रा
- go hiking
- Hiking boots with a good grip are essential for this steep and rocky trail.
- Hiking in the Himalayas is a popular holiday for young people.
+ 2 more examples
- They spent the weekend hiking near Lonavala.
- Good shoes are essential for hiking on rough ground.
Synonyms trekking walking rambling backpacking
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
go hiking
Hiking is uncountable; the common verb phrase is go hiking, with no article and no preposition.
'Hiking' uncountable है; सामान्य क्रिया-पद 'go hiking' है, बिना article और preposition के।
- We go hiking in the hills every October.
- Radhika's club went hiking last weekend.
hiking + noun
Before a noun, hiking describes equipment, places and plans linked to the activity.
Noun से पहले 'hiking' इस गतिविधि से जुड़े सामान, स्थानों और योजनाओं का वर्णन करता है।
- He bought new hiking boots.
- The state has many hiking trails.
be into / enjoy hiking
After enjoy, like and be into, hiking stays as the -ing noun and needs no to.
Enjoy, like और be into के बाद 'hiking' -ing noun के रूप में आता है और 'to' नहीं लगता।
- She enjoys hiking with her father.
- My cousin is into hiking and camping.
hiking vs trekking
Hiking usually means a day walk on a path, while trekking is a longer, tougher journey over several days.
Hiking प्रायः रास्ते पर एक दिन की सैर है, जबकि trekking कई दिनों की लंबी और कठिन यात्रा है।
- We went hiking for the day.
- They trekked for a week in Sikkim.
+Collocations 5
hiking + noun
bootstrailtripstickclub
- A hiking stick is useful on steep slopes.
verb + hiking
goenjoytake upgive uplove
- He took up hiking after retirement.
adjective + hiking
seriousweekendmountainwinterguided
- Mountain hiking needs good fitness.
hiking + gear
backpackmapcompasswater bottle
- Carry a compass and a water bottle for hiking.
hiking + season
summerautumnwinterspring
- Autumn is the best season for hiking in the Himalayas.
“More examples 9
- Hiking in the monsoon can be slippery and risky.
मानसून में पैदल यात्रा फिसलन भरी और जोखिम वाली हो सकती है।
- Radhika spent the holidays hiking in Uttarakhand.
राधिका ने छुट्टियाँ उत्तराखंड में पैदल यात्रा करते हुए बिताईं।
- The college has a hiking club that meets once a month.
कॉलेज में एक पदयात्रा क्लब है जो महीने में एक बार मिलता है।
- Hiking is a cheap way to keep fit.
पैदल यात्रा स्वस्थ रहने का सस्ता तरीका है।
- Wear good shoes for hiking on rocky paths.
पथरीले रास्तों पर पैदल चलने के लिए अच्छे जूते पहनें।
- The hiking trip was cancelled because of heavy fog.
घने कोहरे के कारण पदयात्रा रद्द कर दी गई।
- Radhika's father took up hiking to reduce his weight.
राधिका के पिता ने वज़न घटाने के लिए पैदल चलना शुरू किया।
- Hiking in a group is safer than going alone.
समूह में पदयात्रा करना अकेले जाने से अधिक सुरक्षित है।
- She wore thick socks and strong shoes for the hiking trip.
उसने पदयात्रा के लिए मोटे मोज़े और मज़बूत जूते पहने।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ We went for hiking in the mountains.
✓ We went hiking in the mountains.
Go hiking needs no for; use 'went hiking' or 'went for a hike'.
'Go hiking' में 'for' नहीं लगता; 'went hiking' या 'went for a hike' लिखें।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
Homonym: hike also means a sudden large increase ('a price hike').
Homonym: hike का अर्थ अचानक बड़ी वृद्धि भी है ('a price hike')।