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आवास
/ɑːʋɑːs/
accommodation
इस शहर में सस्ते आवास उपलब्ध हैं।
Cheap accommodation is available in this city.
formal
A place where someone lives or stays temporarily or permanently.
सरकारी आवास योजना के तहत लोगों को घर मिल रहे हैं।
People are getting homes under the government housing scheme.
Commonly used in legal, administrative, and social contexts.
formal
The act of living in a place or providing housing.
आवास की समस्या हर शहर में है।
The problem of housing exists in every city.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
In official or government contexts, 'आवास' is often paired with 'योजना' (scheme) or 'विधि' (act), e.g., 'आवास विधि' (housing act).
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'आवास' in formal writing (e.g., government policies, legal documents). For casual contexts, words like 'घर' (house) or 'मकान' (home) are more common.
Word Origin
Sanskrit origin 'आवास' (āvāsa), derived from 'आ-√वस्' (ā-√vas) meaning 'to dwell' or 'to live'. Related to Prakrit 'आवास' and Hindi 'आवास'.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In legal documents, it often refers to official housing provided by the government or employer.
Word Breakdown
आ
prefix indicating 'towards' or 'near'
prefixवास
dwelling or residence
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश