wisdom
/ˈwɪzdəm/noun
उच्चारण विज़्डम
बुद्धिमत्ता, विवेक, ज्ञान
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the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of your experience and knowledge
बुद्धिमत्ता, विवेक, ज्ञान
- Age brings wisdom.
- She had the wisdom to keep quiet.
- The villagers asked the old teacher for his wisdom.
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- Wisdom comes from experience, not just from books.
- She showed great wisdom in settling the dispute between her friends.
Synonyms sagacity insight prudence
Opposite folly foolishness stupidity
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how sensible a particular action or decision is
(किसी निर्णय की) समझदारी, औचित्य
- I doubt the wisdom of starting a new chapter the day before the exam.
- Nobody questioned the wisdom of leaving early before the storm.
- Few people doubt the wisdom of saving money for the future.
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- Critics questioned the wisdom of building a mall on the lake.
- There is some wisdom in waiting before you reply.
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wisdom (uncountable)
Wisdom is uncountable: it takes no article before it in a general sense and has no plural.
'Wisdom' uncountable है: सामान्य अर्थ में इससे पहले article नहीं आता और इसका plural नहीं होता।
- Wisdom comes with age and experience.
- Her wisdom helped the family in hard times.
the wisdom of sth / of + -ing
Use the wisdom of for how sensible a decision or action is, often when doubting it.
किसी निर्णय या कार्य की बुद्धिमत्ता बताने के लिए 'the wisdom of' आता है, प्रायः उस पर संदेह करते हुए।
- I doubt the wisdom of travelling in the dark.
- Nobody questioned the wisdom of the decision.
words of wisdom / pearls of wisdom
These phrases mean wise advice; pearls of wisdom is often used with a smile or mild mockery.
इन वाक्यांशों का अर्थ बुद्धिमत्तापूर्ण सलाह है; 'pearls of wisdom' का प्रयोग प्रायः मुस्कान या हल्के व्यंग्य के साथ होता है।
- My grandfather shared some words of wisdom before I left.
conventional / popular wisdom
Conventional wisdom is the idea most people accept as true, whether or not it is correct.
'Conventional wisdom' वह विचार है जिसे अधिकांश लोग सही मानते हैं, चाहे वह सही हो या नहीं।
- Conventional wisdom says that Hindi-medium students cannot speak English.
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adjective + wisdom
greatpracticalancientcollectiveworldly
- The Panchatantra stories carry ancient wisdom.
verb + wisdom
showgaindoubtquestionpass on
- Elders pass on wisdom through stories.
noun + of wisdom
wordspearlsseatagesource
- The university is a seat of wisdom.
wisdom + noun
toothliteratureteachingsayingbook
- She had her wisdom tooth removed yesterday.
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- The old teacher was known for his wisdom and patience.
वह वृद्ध शिक्षक अपनी बुद्धिमत्ता और धैर्य के लिए जाने जाते थे।
- Many people doubt the wisdom of raising fees every year.
बहुत-से लोग हर वर्ष फ़ीस बढ़ाने की समझदारी पर संदेह करते हैं।
- Kabir's couplets are full of simple wisdom.
कबीर के दोहे सरल ज्ञान से भरे हैं।
- In her wisdom, the principal let the students decide.
प्राचार्य ने अपनी समझदारी से विद्यार्थियों को निर्णय करने दिया।
- Radhika was in pain because of her wisdom tooth.
राधिका अपनी अक़ल दाढ़ के कारण दर्द में थी।
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✗ He gave me a wisdom advice.
✓ He gave me some wise advice.
Wisdom is a noun; the adjective wise is needed before advice, and advice is uncountable.
'Wisdom' noun है; 'advice' से पहले adjective 'wise' चाहिए, और 'advice' uncountable है।
✗ The old man has many wisdoms.
✓ The old man has great wisdom.
Wisdom is uncountable and cannot take a plural -s or many.
'Wisdom' uncountable है और इसमें plural -s या 'many' नहीं लग सकता।
✗ A wisdom person never loses temper.
✓ A wise person never loses temper.
A noun cannot describe another noun here; the adjective is wise.
यहाँ noun दूसरे noun का वर्णन नहीं कर सकता; adjective 'wise' है।
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Wisdom, knowledge and intelligence are different: knowledge is facts, intelligence is quick thinking, wisdom is using both well.
'Wisdom', 'knowledge' और 'intelligence' भिन्न हैं: knowledge तथ्य है, intelligence तेज़ सोच है, और wisdom दोनों का सही उपयोग है।
Good judgement based on experience.
अनुभव पर आधारित अच्छा विवेक।
- He showed wisdom in staying silent.
Facts and information you have learned.
सीखे हुए तथ्य और जानकारी।
- She has good knowledge of history.
Ability to learn and understand quickly.
जल्दी सीखने और समझने की क्षमता।
- The boy showed great intelligence.
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'a wisdom tooth' is one of the four back teeth that appear in adulthood.
'Wisdom tooth' वयस्क होने पर निकलने वाली अकल दाढ़ को कहते हैं।