spirit
/ˈspɪrɪt/noun
उच्चारण स्पिरिट
आत्मा; साहस, उत्साह
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[sing., U]
the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body; courage, determination or energy
आत्मा; साहस, उत्साह
- team spirit
- She showed great spirit.
- The villagers showed a strong community spirit after the flood.
+ 2 more examples
- In spirit, we are always with you.
- The team's fighting spirit won them the match.
Synonyms soul mind courage vigour enthusiasm
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[pl.] spirits
the way that somebody is feeling; a strong alcoholic drink
मनोदशा; मदिरा
- in high spirits
- The team was in good spirits after the victory.
- The students were in high spirits on the last day of school.
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- Her spirits rose when she saw the results.
- News of the delay left everyone in low spirits.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
spirit (uncountable) = courage, energy
In this sense spirit is uncountable and is not used with a or in the plural.
इस अर्थ में 'spirit' uncountable है; इसके साथ a नहीं लगता और इसका plural नहीं बनता।
- The team showed great spirit in the last over.
- Radhika has a lot of spirit for a girl of ten.
be in high / low spirits (plural)
When spirits means mood, it is always plural, with high, low, good or poor before it.
जब 'spirits' का अर्थ मनोदशा हो, तब यह हमेशा plural रहता है और इससे पहले high, low, good या poor आता है।
- The students were in high spirits after the results.
- He was in low spirits for many days.
the spirit of + noun
Use the spirit of for the true intention or attitude behind something, as against its exact words.
किसी बात के पीछे के असली उद्देश्य या भाव को बताने के लिए 'the spirit of' का प्रयोग होता है, उसके शाब्दिक अर्थ के विपरीत।
- Follow the spirit of the law and not only its letter.
- They played the game in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
spirits (plural) = strong drink / ghosts
In the plural, spirits can mean strong alcoholic drinks or the souls of dead people, so the context must be clear.
Plural में 'spirits' का अर्थ तेज़ शराब या मृतकों की आत्माएँ हो सकता है, इसलिए संदर्भ स्पष्ट होना चाहिए।
- The shop is not allowed to sell spirits near a school.
- In the story, the spirits of the soldiers guard the fort.
+Collocations 4
adjective + spirit
fightingteamfreecommunitycompetitive
- The villagers showed a fine community spirit during the flood.
verb + spirit
liftbreakdampenshowkeep up
- The failure did not break her spirit.
in + adjective + spirits
in high spiritsin good spiritsin low spiritsout of spirits
- Grandfather was in good spirits at the wedding.
spirit + noun
of adventureof sacrificeof enquiryof the age
- A spirit of enquiry makes a good researcher.
“More examples 5
- The rain could not dampen the spirits of the cricket fans.
बारिश क्रिकेट प्रशंसकों का उत्साह कम नहीं कर सकी।
- She joined the march in the spirit of service to the nation.
वह देश की सेवा की भावना से जुलूस में शामिल हुई।
- The old teacher still has the spirit of a young man.
वृद्ध शिक्षक में आज भी एक युवक जैसा जोश है।
- Many people light diyas to drive away evil spirits, according to the legend.
कथा के अनुसार, बहुत से लोग बुरी आत्माओं को भगाने के लिए दीये जलाते हैं।
- That's the spirit! Keep trying until you pass.
यही सही जज़्बा है! पास होने तक कोशिश करते रहो।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The children were in high spirit on the picnic.
✓ The children were in high spirits on the picnic.
The phrase for mood is in high spirits, always with a plural s.
मनोदशा बताने वाला वाक्यांश 'in high spirits' है, जिसमें हमेशा plural s लगता है।
✗ He is a man of strong spirits and honesty.
✓ He is a man of strong spirit and honesty.
For courage and character, spirit is uncountable; spirits would suggest drinks or ghosts.
साहस और चरित्र के अर्थ में 'spirit' uncountable है; 'spirits' का अर्थ शराब या आत्माएँ समझा जाएगा।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Spirit, soul and morale all refer to inner strength or feeling, but each looks at a different side.
Spirit, soul और morale तीनों भीतरी शक्ति या भावना से जुड़े हैं, पर हर एक अलग पहलू को देखता है।
Energy, courage or attitude, or the true intention behind something.
ऊर्जा, साहस या दृष्टिकोण, या किसी बात के पीछे का सच्चा उद्देश्य।
- The team fought with great spirit.
The deepest, often religious or emotional, part of a person.
व्यक्ति का सबसे गहरा, प्रायः धार्मिक या भावनात्मक भाग।
- The music touched her soul.
The confidence and discipline of a group at a particular time.
किसी समय पर समूह का आत्मविश्वास और अनुशासन।
- Morale among the staff was low after the cuts.
¶Idioms 3
in high spirits
very happy and excited
बहुत ख़ुश और उत्साहित
- The children were in high spirits on the last day of school.
- The team was in high spirits after the win.
that's the spirit
used to show that you approve of sb's attitude
शाबाश!; यही जज़्बा चाहिए
- "I'll try again tomorrow." "That's the spirit!"
- That's the spirit, Radhika; never give up.
in low spirits / out of spirits
feeling sad and without hope or energy
उदास, निराश, मायूस
- He has been in low spirits since he failed the interview.
- She seemed out of spirits all evening and hardly spoke.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart spiritual (connected with the soul or religion) and spirited (full of energy and determination: 'a spirited performance').
Spiritual (आत्मा या धर्म से संबंधित, आध्यात्मिक) और spirited (ऊर्जा और दृढ़ता से भरा: 'a spirited performance') को अलग रखिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In high spirits (happy and excited), in low spirits (sad), the spirit of the law (the intention behind a law, not just its exact words), in the right spirit (with the right attitude), team spirit, sporting spirit.
Idioms बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: in high spirits (प्रसन्न और उत्साहित), in low spirits (उदास), the spirit of the law (कानून के पीछे का उद्देश्य, केवल शब्द नहीं), in the right spirit (सही दृष्टिकोण से), team spirit, sporting spirit।
'The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.'
कहावत 'The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'।