patriotic
/ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/adjective
उच्चारण पेट्रिऑटिक
देशभक्तिपूर्ण
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having or expressing a great love of your country
देशभक्तिपूर्ण
- patriotic songs
- Radhika sang a patriotic song at the Independence Day function.
- Thousands of patriotic citizens lined the road on Republic Day.
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- He delivered a patriotic speech about serving the nation.
- The film's patriotic theme made it popular during the holidays.
Synonyms nationalistic loyal nationalist devoted flag-waving
Opposite unpatriotic disloyal treasonous
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
patriotic + noun
Patriotic describes people, acts or feelings that show love for one's country.
'Patriotic' उन लोगों, कार्यों या भावनाओं का वर्णन करता है जो अपने देश के प्रति प्रेम दिखाएँ।
- The patriotic song brought tears to his eyes.
- She gave a patriotic speech on Independence Day.
be patriotic
After a linking verb, patriotic describes a person's attitude. It does not need a preposition.
Linking verb के बाद 'patriotic' व्यक्ति के रवैये का वर्णन करता है। इसके साथ preposition नहीं चाहिए।
- Every citizen should be patriotic.
- He feels deeply patriotic on Republic Day.
patriotic about / towards
Patriotic about shows what the pride is directed at, often one's country, flag or army.
'Patriotic about' बताता है कि गर्व किस पर है, प्रायः देश, झंडे या सेना पर।
- The students are patriotic about their nation.
related forms: patriot, patriotism
The person is a patriot and the quality is patriotism. The adjective is patriotic, spelt with an ic ending.
व्यक्ति 'patriot' है और गुण 'patriotism'। Adjective 'patriotic' है, जिसमें 'ic' अंत है।
- Bhagat Singh is remembered as a great patriot.
patriotic vs. nationalistic
Patriotic usually has a positive tone of love for one's country; nationalistic may suggest excessive pride or hostility to others.
'Patriotic' में प्रायः देश-प्रेम का सकारात्मक भाव होता है; 'nationalistic' में अत्यधिक गर्व या दूसरों के प्रति शत्रुता का संकेत हो सकता है।
- Her patriotic songs spread love, not hatred.
+Collocations 5
patriotic + noun
songspeechfilmfeelingdutyfervour
- A patriotic film was shown in the school hall.
adverb + patriotic
deeplytrulyfiercelygenuinelyintensely
- He is deeply patriotic and joined the army.
verb + patriotic
feelbesoundbecomeappear
- The speech made everyone feel patriotic.
patriotic + noun (event)
paradeanthemsloganpoemmovement
- Students sang a patriotic anthem at the parade.
patriotic + people
patriotic citizenpatriotic youthpatriotic soldierpatriotic leader
- Every patriotic citizen should respect the national flag.
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- Radhika recited a patriotic poem on Independence Day.
राधिका ने स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर एक देशभक्ति कविता सुनाई।
- The crowd cheered loudly at the patriotic songs.
देशभक्ति के गीतों पर भीड़ ने ज़ोर से जयकारा लगाया।
- He showed his patriotic spirit by joining the NCC.
उसने NCC में शामिल होकर अपनी देशभक्ति की भावना दिखाई।
- It is patriotic to follow traffic rules and keep the country clean.
यातायात नियमों का पालन करना और देश को स्वच्छ रखना भी देशभक्ति है।
- The old freedom fighter gave a patriotic talk to the students.
बूढ़े स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ने विद्यार्थियों को देशभक्ति पर भाषण दिया।
- The film made the audience feel patriotic.
फ़िल्म ने दर्शकों में देशभक्ति की भावना जगा दी।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is a very patriot man.
✓ He is a very patriotic man.
Before a noun, the adjective patriotic is needed, not the noun patriot.
Noun से पहले विशेषण 'patriotic' चाहिए, संज्ञा 'patriot' नहीं।
✗ She is patriotic towards to her country.
✓ She is patriotic about her country.
Patriotic takes about, and cannot be followed by towards to.
'Patriotic' के बाद 'about' आता है; 'towards to' नहीं लगाया जा सकता।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
pa·tri·ot·ic
?Which word?
Keep apart patriotism (love of your country) and chauvinism or jingoism (an aggressive belief that your country is better than others).
Patriotism (देश-प्रेम) और chauvinism या jingoism (अपने देश को दूसरों से श्रेष्ठ मानने का आक्रामक विश्वास, अंधराष्ट्रवाद) को अलग रखिए।
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General knowledge
'Vande Mataram' (national song) was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay; 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' by Muhammad Iqbal.
'वंदे मातरम्' (राष्ट्रीय गीत) बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने लिखा; 'सारे जहाँ से अच्छा' मुहम्मद इक़बाल ने।