reserved
/rɪˈzɜːvd/adjective
उच्चारण रिज़र्व्ड
संकोची, कम बोलने वाला, अपनी भावनाएँ न दिखाने वाला
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(of a person) not liking to talk about yourself or show your feelings
संकोची, कम बोलने वाला, अपनी भावनाएँ न दिखाने वाला
- He is quiet and reserved in company.
- She is reserved and rarely shares her problems with anyone.
- Radhika is reserved at first but becomes talkative once she knows you.
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- He was a reserved man who rarely spoke about his work.
- A reserved student may need encouragement to join the discussion.
Synonyms reticent shy undemonstrative
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kept for a particular person or purpose
आरक्षित
- This seat is reserved for senior citizens.
- Table five is reserved for the Sharma family.
- These seats are reserved for the elderly.
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- Radhika found that the first row was reserved for guests.
- The parking space is reserved for the principal.
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reserved (person)
A reserved person does not show feelings or talk much about themselves. It is not a bad word, but suggests shyness or restraint.
'Reserved' व्यक्ति अपनी भावनाएँ प्रकट नहीं करता या अपने बारे में अधिक नहीं बोलता। यह बुरा शब्द नहीं है, पर संकोच या संयम का संकेत देता है।
- Radhika is a reserved girl who speaks only when needed.
- He is reserved with strangers.
reserved for sb / sth
Reserved for names the person or purpose a seat, room or share has been kept for.
'Reserved for' उस व्यक्ति या उद्देश्य को बताता है जिसके लिए सीट, कमरा या हिस्सा रखा गया हो।
- These seats are reserved for senior citizens.
- The last row is reserved for the press.
reserve (verb) sth for sb
The verb reserve means to book or keep something for later use. The passive is very common on tickets and signs.
Verb 'reserve' का अर्थ किसी वस्तु को बाद के उपयोग के लिए बुक करना या रखना है। टिकटों और बोर्डों पर passive बहुत आम है।
- I reserved a table for four.
- The hall is reserved for the exam.
reserved judgement / reserved rights
In formal use, reserved judgement means not yet decided. All rights reserved is a fixed notice on books.
औपचारिक प्रयोग में 'reserved judgement' का अर्थ अभी निर्णय न लेना है। 'All rights reserved' पुस्तकों पर छपी स्थिर सूचना है।
- The court has reserved its judgement.
- All rights reserved.
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adverb + reserved
veryrathernaturallyquietlypainfullysomewhat
- He is a naturally reserved person but warm with friends.
reserved + noun
seatparkingmannercoachcategoryforest
- The reserved coach was full by the morning.
verb + reserved
remainfeelseembekeep
- She remained reserved throughout the interview.
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- The front row is reserved for the chief guest.
सामने की पंक्ति मुख्य अतिथि के लिए आरक्षित है।
- Radhika is reserved at first but very friendly later.
राधिका शुरू में संकोची है, पर बाद में बहुत मिलनसार हो जाती है।
- A reserved ticket is needed for the Rajdhani Express.
राजधानी एक्सप्रेस के लिए आरक्षित टिकट चाहिए।
- The old professor was reserved in his praise.
वृद्ध प्रोफ़ेसर अपनी प्रशंसा में संयमित थे।
- Some seats are reserved for women and the disabled.
कुछ सीटें महिलाओं और दिव्यांगजनों के लिए आरक्षित हैं।
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✗ These seats are reserved to ladies.
✓ These seats are reserved for ladies.
Reserved takes for, not to.
'Reserved' के साथ 'for' आता है, 'to' नहीं।
✗ I have reserved a ticket in the train yesterday.
✓ I reserved a ticket on the train yesterday.
With yesterday, use the past simple; and the train takes on.
'Yesterday' के साथ past simple आता है; और train के साथ 'on' आता है।
✗ She is too reserve to talk.
✓ She is too reserved to talk.
The adjective reserved needs the -d ending.
Adjective 'reserved' में -d अंत आवश्यक है।
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Reserved, shy and aloof all describe a person who does not mix freely, with different feeling.
Reserved, shy और aloof तीनों ऐसे व्यक्ति का वर्णन करते हैं जो खुलकर घुलता-मिलता नहीं, पर भाव अलग हैं।
Keeps feelings private, calm and formal.
भावनाएँ निजी रखता है, शांत और औपचारिक।
- A reserved teacher.