legend
/ˈledʒənd/noun
उच्चारण लेजन्ड
किंवदंती; दिग्गज
Core word
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[C, U]
a story from ancient times about people and events that may or may not be true; a very famous person, especially in a particular field; the explanation of symbols on a map or diagram
किंवदंती; दिग्गज
- a cricket legend
- the legend of the map
- The legend says the lake was formed by a falling star.
+ 2 more examples
- Sachin Tendulkar is a legend of Indian cricket.
- Check the legend at the bottom of the map to find the symbol for a railway.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a legend of / about sb or sth
Use of or about for the subject of the traditional story.
परंपरागत कथा के विषय के लिए 'of' या 'about' आता है।
- There is a legend of a hidden treasure in the fort.
- Villagers tell a legend about the river.
legend has it (that)…
This fixed phrase introduces a story that people believe but which may not be true.
यह निश्चित phrase ऐसी कथा लाता है जिसे लोग मानते हैं पर जो सच न भी हो।
- Legend has it that the king buried gold here.
- Legend has it that the temple was built in a night.
a legend in his / her field
For a very famous person, use a legend in a field, or a living legend.
बहुत प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति के लिए 'a legend in his field' या 'a living legend' आता है।
- He is a legend in Indian cricket.
- She became a legend in classical music.
legend (map / diagram key)
On a map or chart, the legend explains the symbols.
Map या chart पर legend प्रतीकों की व्याख्या करता है।
- Check the legend to learn what the blue lines mean.
- The legend is printed at the bottom of the map.
+Collocations 4
adjective + legend
localancienturbanlivingsporting
- Lata Mangeshkar was a living legend of Indian music.
verb + legend
becometellhearbe apass down
- Grandmothers pass down legends from generation to generation.
legend + noun
statustalesfigurebook
- The coach achieved legend status in his country.
legend of + noun
the lakeRani PadminiHanumanthe hills
- The legend of the lake fascinated all the tourists.
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- The legend says that the river changed its path to save the temple.
कथा के अनुसार नदी ने मंदिर को बचाने के लिए अपना रास्ता बदल लिया।
- Sachin Tendulkar is a legend in the history of cricket.
सचिन तेंदुलकर क्रिकेट के इतिहास में एक किंवदंती हैं।
- Read the legend before you measure distances on the map.
नक्शे पर दूरी मापने से पहले legend पढ़ लें।
- Many city legends speak of ghosts in the old library.
शहर की कई कथाओं में पुराने पुस्तकालय के भूतों की बात होती है।
- Her courage in the flood turned her into a village legend.
बाढ़ में उसके साहस ने उसे गाँव की एक किंवदंती बना दिया।
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✗ He is a legend of cricket world.
✓ He is a legend of the cricket world.
The noun world needs the article the here.
यहाँ noun world के पहले article 'the' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
The three words are related, but legend usually has a real person or place at its centre.
तीनों संबंधित हैं, पर legend के केंद्र में प्रायः कोई वास्तविक व्यक्ति या स्थान होता है।
A traditional story; also a very famous person.
परंपरागत कथा; बहुत प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति भी।
- The legend of Ekalavya is well known.
A story about gods or heroes that explains beliefs; often false in modern use.
देवताओं या वीरों की कथा जो मान्यताएँ समझाती है; आधुनिक प्रयोग में प्रायः गलत धारणा।
- It is a myth that we use only ten per cent of the brain.
The traditional stories, beliefs and customs of a community taken together.
किसी समुदाय की परंपरागत कथाओं, मान्यताओं और रीतियों का समूह।
- Rajasthani folklore is full of brave kings.
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§Grammar and usage
Usage: legendary means very famous and admired ('a legendary singer').
प्रयोग में legendary का अर्थ बहुत प्रसिद्ध और प्रशंसित है ('a legendary singer')।